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hangout

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈhæˌŋaʊt// UK //hˈæŋɡaʊt// hang·out

n. a place where you and your friends often go to relax and spend time together. It is usually a casual spot like a park, a café, or someone's house.

n. a location frequently visited for socialising or relaxation. Informal in register; often used to describe a specific venue or area where a particular group congregates.


SIMPLE

The local coffee shop is our favorite hangout.

CONTEXTUAL

After school, the students usually head to the park, which has become the neighborhood's most popular hangout.

COMPLEX

While the city offers many high-end clubs, most locals prefer the quiet charm of this riverside hangout for their weekend gatherings.

Synonyms
Origin

From hang + out, as a deverbal from hang out.

Usage

Often used with possessive adjectives like 'my' or 'our' to indicate a sense of belonging to a group.

Pitfall

We had a long hangout yesterday.We hung out for a long time yesterday.Learners often use the noun 'hangout' to describe the act of spending time together, but the noun refers only to the place; use the phrasal verb 'hang out' for the action.

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