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community center

American  

noun

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


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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