as in haunt
a place for spending time or for socializing
a favorite hangout of senior citizens is the local community center
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Recent Examples of hangout
With backyard barbecues, morning coffees on the sundeck, and firepit hangouts on the horizon, now’s a smart time to grab patio essentials at a discount—especially while thousands of furniture and decor pieces are up to 76% off at Wayfair.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
For cocktail hour, Palm Court is the buzzy hangout, with a popcorn cart that proved to be an irresistible hit.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Each patient and family members receive exclusive treatment in the days leading up to the Gophers game, including a hangout on Friday, pregame festivities for the national anthem and a tribute at halftime at The Barn.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
In not too many years the playroom of today may evolve into tomorrow’s hangout and homework room.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
For cocktail hour, Palm Court is the buzzy hangout, with a popcorn cart that proved to be an irresistible hit.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Each patient and family members receive exclusive treatment in the days leading up to the Gophers game, including a hangout on Friday, pregame festivities for the national anthem and a tribute at halftime at The Barn.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
In not too many years the playroom of today may evolve into tomorrow’s hangout and homework room.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hangout
haunt
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Snugly tucked inside a historic hotel in Portland’s West End, Wayside Tavern quickly solidified itself as a regular haunt among visitors and locals alike.—
Emma Simard,
Saveur,
4 Feb. 2026
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Terror on Church Street, a year-round haunt, opens in downtown Orlando.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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