hangout

/'hæɳ'aut/

Thân thiện

We often meet at our favorite hangout after school.

Definition

Noun: A place that someone visits regularly or frequently, often for socializing, relaxation, or a specific activity. It refers to a favored or habitual spot.

Examples

• The old café on the corner became their favorite hangout after school.
• The new arcade is a popular hangout for teenagers.
• This park is a common hangout for dog walkers in the morning.

Advanced Usage

• "Go-to hangout": Emphasizes a primary or most preferred location.
  • The library was her go-to hangout during exam season.
• Used informally to describe the action of spending time in such a place.
  • "Where do you guys hangout on weekends?" (Note: In this verb form, it is often spelled as one word, "hangout," or two words, "hang out.")

Variants and Related Words

• Hang out (phrasal verb): To spend time relaxing or socializing in a place.
  • We like to hang out at the beach.
• Hang (verb): Often used informally to mean spending time (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Haunt
• Stomping ground
• Gathering place
• Spot
• Rendezvous

Related Phrases

• Usual hangout: One's regular or customary spot.
  • Let's meet at our usual hangout.
• Hangout spot/joint: A common way to refer to the place.
  • That pizza place is a great hangout spot.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a frequently visited place

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• haunt
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• repair
• stamping ground