hangout
noun
a place where people gather for casual socializing or recreation.
hangouts
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pluralof hangout.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His surf reports have made him an unofficial mayor of Venice surf culture, getting recognized at the beach town’s local hangouts like Hinano Cafe and the Cow’s End.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The opener, “Rockin’ Shopping Center,” is an ode to sterile suburban hangouts and it’s loaded with early rock ’n’ roll touches—twangy guitars, a strong backbeat and a meaty bassline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
While restaurant and bar hangouts can be spontaneous, dinner parties require more thought and planning.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
The hegemony of claw machines has also gone hand in hand with a gradual transformation of urban hangouts.
From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025
My tiny entourage’s cheers faded as I continued down the main road toward my next stop and one of my favorite hangouts, the public library.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
