community center
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of community center
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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There were the elderly volunteers busily weaving camouflage nets in an Odesa community center.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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
Other public amenities include sports courts, playgrounds and a community center.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
When we get to the community center, there’s a girl sitting in the lobby writing in a notebook.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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