Centres Meaning in English

word · lemma: centre

US

ˈsɛntɝz

SEN-terz

UK

sˈɛntəz

SEN-tuhz

Definition

Plural of 'centre': places where important activities happen or that are the main locations for something; can also refer to the middle point of something.

Usage & Nuances

British spelling; in American English, use 'centers'. Common collocations: 'shopping centres', 'sports centres', 'city centres'. Used for both physical places and figurative meanings (e.g., 'cultural centres').

• Spanish: centros
• Portuguese (BR): centros
• Portuguese (PT): centros
• Chinese (Simplified): 中心
• Chinese (Traditional): 中心
• Hindi: केन्द्र
• Arabic: مراكز
• Bengali: কেন্দ্রসমূহ
• Russian: центры
• Japanese: センター
• Vietnamese: trung tâm
• Korean: 센터
• Turkish: merkezler
• Urdu: مراکز
• Indonesian: pusat

Example Sentences

Many cities have large shopping centres.

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The hospitals have emergency centres for accidents.

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These sports centres are open every day.

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She loves visiting art centres to see new exhibitions.

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The city's nightlife is buzzing around its entertainment centres.

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Community centres often host language classes and events.

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