community center

NOUN

center for social and cultural activities

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civic center

WEAK

rec center recreation center

Example Sentences

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Initial plans are focusing on key areas, including a proposed civic redevelopment site with a community center, municipal buildings, and affordable housing, as well as an industrial zone near Comox Lake.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

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

Miss Jiménez came to Macún at the same time as the community center.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago