drop-in center
nounUK /ˈdrɒp.ɪn ˌsen.tər/
US /ˈdrɑːp.ɪn ˌsen.t̬ɚ/
A place where people can come without an appointment to get help or spend time.
The drop-in center offers free meals and a warm place to rest.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A casual facility where visitors may arrive without booking ahead.
The youth drop-in center stays open until nine on weeknights.
3. A temporary office or help point set up for a short period.
A drop-in center for storm victims opened at the town hall.
4. A place offering informal social services to people in need.
Volunteers at the drop-in center hand out blankets during winter.