community center
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of community center
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Other public amenities include sports courts, playgrounds and a community center.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 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
On a recent Wednesday evening, 60ish farmers wearing trucker hats joined colleagues in their 20s sporting piercings in Vauxhall’s community center to sign Sylvestre’s petition for a referendum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
“I was wondering if you want to do something? I don’t have to be at the community center until noon.”
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
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