hangout

/ˈhæŋ.aʊt/ (bre, ipa) · [hˈæŋˌaʊt] /ˈhæŋ.aʊt/ (ame, ipa) · [hˈæŋˌaʊt] /ˈhaŋ-ˌau̇t/ (ame, mw)

1.名詞B1

釋義

a physical place, such as a café, park, or someone's home, where a person regularly goes to relax or spend free time with friends

例句

The old skate park on Maple Street has been Asher's favourite hangout since middle school.

collocation: favourite hangout

After work, Beatriz and her colleagues made the corner café their regular hangout.

同義詞

haunt
more literary; often used for animals or mysterious figures rather than casual social groups
spot
more general; can refer to any location, not necessarily a social gathering place
stomping ground
colloquial; often used in the plural form 'stomping grounds'

Typically implies an informal, relaxed setting — not a formal venue or workplace.

❌The office is my hangout.

✅The café near the office is my hangout.

💡'hangout' suggests a place for leisure and socialising, not a place of work.

2.名詞B1

釋義

a website, app, or online community where people gather informally to chat, share content, and pass time together

例句

Ryo discovered a cosy online hangout where artists share sketches and give each other feedback.

collocation: online hangout

For many gamers, Discord servers have become the main hangout after school or work.

同義詞

online community
more formal; emphasises the group of people rather than the platform itself
forum
more specific; usually refers to a discussion-board format with threaded posts
chat room
more specific; suggests real-time text conversation rather than broader social interaction

Distinguish from sense 1 (FAVORITE PLACE): this sense refers only to digital spaces — websites, apps, and online forums — not physical locations.

hangout — noun