cooling center

Sometimes cool·ing shel·ter

[kool-ing sen-ter]

noun

1. Also called cooling station. an air-conditioned or otherwise cooled facility, such as a school, library, or mall, that is open to the public during a period of hot weather in order to provide relief from the heat.

   The Department of Health can assist in arranging transportation to a local cooling center.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cooling center¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

A cooling center is considered a library, community center pools and splash pads.

From Los Angeles Times

Where you can find your nearest cooling center:

From Los Angeles Times

Know your nearest cooling center.

From Slate

She recommends that L.A. pet owners call 211 if they’re looking for a pet-friendly cooling center nearby.

From Los Angeles Times

It suggested that residents also help by volunteering at a cooling center to let it stay open later, or donate supplies, such as water, reusable bottles, hats, sunscreens and cooling towels.

From Seattle Times