community center
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of community center
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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He delivered a speech at a London community center on Monday, without a jacket or tie and with his shirtsleeves rolled up.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
Initial plans are focusing on key areas, including a proposed civic redevelopment site with a community center, municipal buildings, and affordable housing, as well as an industrial zone near Comox Lake.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
The imagery is everywhere in town; recent grad Sam Geller recalls playing a Lenox-themed Monopoly rip-off at the community center growing up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Feb. 1 to the Quail Hill community center area after receiving a report of a possible rattlesnake bite, said Kyle Oldoerp, public information officer for the Irvine Police Department.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Well, that certainly had me quiet as Jennifer and I walked down Angeles Vista toward the community center.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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