community center
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of community center
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Then the couple walked down a famed boulevard named after the father of Cuban independence, José Martí, to the old building that houses Havana’s community center for Cubans of Arab descent.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
On a recent Saturday, a few dozen people gathered in a community center classroom for a workshop called “The Home Fortress.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Ordinarily used as a community center, it was already outfitted with furniture and toys.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
The Together California village will also feature a 7,000-square-foot community center offering enrichment programs and services for the foster children and their caretakers, a garden, and open spaces.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
I could walk to the community center and see if Anthony Cruz was playing Ping-Pong.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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