community center

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of community center¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

While kids spend the morning playing and learning, parents may head next door to classes and workshops in the community center wing.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Police Department increased police patrols around Jewish places of worship and community centers to ensure that the community is safe from any acts of antisemitism.

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The only sound comes from green June bugs buzzing by her ears and children playing at the community center across the street.

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The Klan attempted to show the film “The Birth of a Nation” at the town’s community center in an effort to recruit new members, but their arrival led to a standoff that turned violent.

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A cooling center is considered a library, community center pools and splash pads.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• civic center