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[hang-out] / ˈhæŋˌaʊt /


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How did a venue once considered a "dropout's hangout" become snooker's ultimate stage?

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

By the weekend, bikers were flocking to their new hangout.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 25, 2026

But I find that I miss, unexpectedly, the culture of the potluck hangout: the casual gathering built around the modest premise that everyone brings something and the group shares.

From Salon Mar. 15, 2026

Balancing earnest schmaltz with sharp humor, the show works best as a hangout comedy about an extended friend group with dynamite chemistry, with echoes of previous Bill Lawrence shows like “Scrubs” and “Cougar Town.”

From MarketWatch Dec. 31, 2025

Their trailer became the local hangout because there was no adult supervision.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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

And from 18 November, under-13s will also be barred from accessing "social hangouts", which are online spaces where players can talk to each other by text and voice.

From BBC Nov. 7, 2024

The Pirate’s Den is one of the more popular hangouts down here.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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