community center
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of community center
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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His mother worked a variety of jobs, including at the local Jewish community center.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
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
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
The team: my brother, Saint Sarah, Aliya, me, Sausun, and—get this—the Shazam! dude from the community center.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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