hangout
noun
hang·out
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Definition of hangout
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a favorite place for spending time
also
: a place frequented for entertainment or for socializing
hang out
verb
hung out;
hanging out;
hangs out
Definition of hang out (Entry 2 of 2)
2
intransitive
informal
: to spend time idly or in relaxing or socializing
just hanging out by the pool My mother told me not to hang out in bars because the sort of people I would meet there were the sort of people who hang out in bars.— Calvin Trillin Traditionally, most owners [of sports teams] are rich egomaniacs eager to hang out with athletes and get their names in the paper.— George Vecsey
3
transitive
: to display (something) outside as an announcement to the public
hang out a sign/banner
—used chiefly in the phrase hang out a/one's shingle in the figurative sense "to start a business, begin working professionally"
Publishing was not as complicated a business … when young Alfred Knopf hung out his shingle nearly 70 years ago.— John F. Baker Back then big L.A. law firms rarely hired Jews … . So Sterling hung out a shingle in Boyle Heights and became a tireless advocate for his old neighbors, handling everything from divorces to personal injury cases.— Franz Lidz
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Synonyms for hangout
Synonyms: Noun
haunt, purlieu, rendezvous, resort, stamping ground, stomping ground
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Examples of hangout in a Sentence
Noun
The park was their favorite hangout. a favorite hangout of the golden-agers is the local community centerRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Enduring Pigalle hangouts include Le Pantruche restaurant, Mamiche bakery, and the Bloc de l'Est concept store. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "These 6 European Apartments Are Basically Private Design Hotels," 23 Aug. 2019 The new North End, which last year was a parking lot near the campground, now has specialty merchants, whimsical statues, a new food hangout and a new $16 million events center for rotating exhibits. — Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, "North End brings a new look, new events center and Angry Birds to Minnesota State Fair," 21 Aug. 2019 Bubbly foam bits hung from trees, trampolines woven with yarn and an igloo-esque hangout with airplane seats gave people places to lounge, while kids jumped and rolled around on plastic cushions and rolls. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Meow Wolf's Taos Vortex Festival Brought Community to the Forefront," 20 Aug. 2019 Later in the day, visit local hangout the Shanty, one of the town’s few waterfront eateries. — Washington Post, "On the Eastern Shore, Virginia’s Cape Charles is in the midst of a small-town renaissance," 16 Aug. 2019 The coffeehouse is a stage for literary readings, a game night hangout and a place that feels at once homey and off the beaten path. — Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, "Espresso Old Fashioned a unique comfort at Stardust Video & Coffee in Orlando," 15 Aug. 2019 The 137 steps built in the 1720s have long been a popular spot to people watch, hangout and pause for a breath. — NBC News, "Police patrol Rome's Spanish Steps to enforce sitting ban," 8 Aug. 2019 Kung Fu Wings at Carrigan’s Nothing says snack time like chicken wings, and hip neighborhood hangout Carrigan’s has one of the best. — Birmingham Magazine, al, "These are Birmingham’s 10 best snackable appetizers," 5 Aug. 2019 The restaurant at 301 Westport Road is a cozy hangout with just eight tables and a small bar, a large fireplace, and a tin ceiling. — Joyce Smith, kansascity, "A Westport Italian restaurant is relocating," 12 Jan. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Leaning out of my window, hanging out over my railing. — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, "He’s 23, Southern and the guitar-hero of the future," 27 Aug. 2019 In addition to hanging out with his auntie, Gene has had an exciting summer filled with beach days and snuggles from his mom and dad. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, "Amy Schumer Shares Adorable Video of Son Gene Chewing on Her Sister’s Hand," 23 Aug. 2019 Shortly after the internet got wind of Diddy and Lori hanging out, the model was seen vacationing with Steve and her mom, Marjorie Harvey, all over Italy. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Lori Harvey Breaks Instagram Silence After She and P. Diddy Were Spotted on Vacation With Steve," 5 Aug. 2019 Not a good idea) including food, music, cultural and community exhibits and tremendous amounts of hanging out together and having fun. — Chris Kaltenbach, baltimoresun.com, "Things to do in Baltimore this week: AFRAM, Moonrise Festival, Hootie & The Blowfish and more," 4 Aug. 2019 There’s also a Roman forum-like row of benches for just hanging out. — Gordon F. Sander, The Christian Science Monitor, "Welcome to Oodi: Helsinki’s new ‘living room’," 24 Jan. 2019 Many of the artists forego creature comforts to stay in the artist camping area, and many hang out well before and after their sets, demonstrating an interest in this particularly loosey-goosey, happy hippie vibe. — Katie Bain, Billboard, "In Its 22nd Year of 'Getting Weird in the Woods,' Shambhala Music Festival Demonstrates Why It's Still Worth the Effort," 12 Aug. 2019 Tons of the Riverdale fam were out celebrating their friends and hanging out with goats. Because why not. — Stacey Grant, Seventeen, "Here's the Real Reason Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart Skipped the 2019 Teen Choice Awards," 12 Aug. 2019 Which clearly means that, yes, your cat is just choosing not to respond to your calls to come hang out. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Cats understand their names and are probably just choosing to ignore you, a study suggests," 9 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hangout.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for hangout
hangout
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hangout
informal
: a place where a person spends a lot of time
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hangout
noun
hang·out
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Kids Definition of hangout
: a favorite place for spending time
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