community center

American  

noun

1. a building or other place in which members of a community may gather for social, educational, or cultural activities.

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Etymology

Origin of community center

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

The city of Fountain Hills considered a proposal to rename a community center in Kirk’s name.

From Salon

In early November 2024, a capacity crowd of 170 people gathered for an emergency meeting at a community center in Middleton, England, a working-class town on the northern edge of Manchester.

From The Wall Street Journal

Outside of the highly-rated schools, Hoover is very family-friendly, and the assortment of community centers, recreational opportunities and playgrounds make the city an excellent place for families with children.

From MarketWatch

He recently met with Black leaders at a Crown Heights community center to hear their demands.

From The Wall Street Journal

Q Market, which opened in Lake Balboa in 1993, has been a grocery store, community center and one of the Valley’s only links back home for many Iranian immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• civic center