community center

NOUN

center for social and cultural activities

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civic center

WEAK

rec center recreation center

Example Sentences

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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

A sign ordering media to stay out was taped at the entrance of the community center on Friday.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“MacArthur Park is experiencing” problems, Hernandez acknowledged shortly after we met at its community center on 6th Street.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

I tolerate the giggling all the way to the community center.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali