community center
Americannoun
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community centers
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of community center
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Both were active in Harvard Chabad, a Jewish community center; the Zimmers hosted several fundraisers for Chabad at one of their homes, in Florida.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
With nowhere to go the rest of the day, Quach and her neighbor’s family had decided to hang out at the community center for a few hours after the art class.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 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
I got a job down at the community center now, three days a week.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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