community center
noun
a building or other place in which members of a community may gather for social, educational, or cultural activities.
community centers
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pluralof community center.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As well as the restriction on face coverings, Hochul announced that ICE agents would no longer be permitted to enter schools, libraries, community centers, polling sites, and other sensitive locations without a judicial warrant.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Encouraging heart healthy habits in schools, community centers, pediatric clinics and gynecology offices can help prevent disease before it starts.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026
As new arrivals moved into cities, an 8-by-5-block pocket of downtown Vancouver soon grew into Canada’s largest Chinatown, with bustling mahjong parlors, herbalists and community centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 27, 2025
If you’re a visual learner, YouTube is an excellent place to start; if you’d rather not practice alone, many cities offer knife-skills classes through cooking schools, cookware stores and community centers.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
In those years she felt it was one of the pulses that kept Malcolm alive on campuses, in community centers, and on cultural occasions.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
