hangout

noun

ˈhaŋ-ˌau̇t How to pronounce hangout (audio)
Definition of hangoutnext
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 Mitchell Cole, Akira Jackson, Noah Tot and Phinehas Yoon star as recent grads on a late night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 And if fire isn’t your thing, a tabletop outdoor heater can help make your outdoor hangout time feel more cozy and enjoyable on those crisp, cool fall days. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 Gather Friends for Shareable Plates at Post Boy Post Boy is New Buffalo’s new all‑day hangout. — Amy Bizzarri, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026 The Surf Lodge The Surf Lodge has become one of Montauk’s most famous summer hangouts, drawing big-name musicians, celebrities, and, yes, plenty of crowds. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hangout
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haunt
Noun
  • The few clubs and bars in Sokoto city are his haunts, and the scene for him is no different from those in the more liberal southern Nigeria.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most gorgeous haunts in San Francisco is becoming a pretty good place to just gorge.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of haunt

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“Hangout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangout. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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