fre·quent
frē-ˈkwent 
ˈfrē-kwənt
ˈfrē-kwənt
frequented; frequenting; frequents
1
: to associate with, be in, or resort to often or habitually
a bar frequented by sports fans
a restaurant frequented by local politicians
2
archaic
: to read systematically or habitually
frequenter
noun
fre·quent
ˈfrē-kwənt
1
3
: acting or returning regularly or often
a frequent visitor
a frequent customer
frequentness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of frequent in a Sentence
Verb
He began frequenting cheap bars.
a neighborhood frequented by tourists
a restaurant frequented by local politicians
Adjective
We made frequent trips to town.
This bus makes frequent stops.
She was a frequent visitor to the museum.
He is one of our most frequent customers.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The musician, understandably, doesn’t frequent those events much anymore.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
As crews work to finish a $15 million construction project aimed at safe turning, commuters who frequent Sacramento’s Broadway corridor should expect detours, according to a news release from the city.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
Some of the commenters were locals who had frequented or even worked at the beloved strip mall joint, whose old-school decor hasn’t changed much over time.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
When the weather is beautiful out on Tompkins Avenue, the store is one of many boutiques that allows vendors to sell their pieces for the many visitors who frequent the street during the summer months.
—Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
The four-decade Floridian has years of experience frequenting the state’s best resorts and knows which are worth their salt.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Many countries, including Austria, Philippines, Romania and the United Kingdom–destinations frequented by American tourists–are experiencing measles outbreaks, the CDC noted.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Downtown has struggled to make a comeback after the pandemic and the rise of remote work drastically restricted the number of people regularly frequenting the area.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
In time, the bets became more frequent and of higher denominations, amounting to thousands of wagers.
—Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
The pop-cultural references became more frequent, the casting choices more overtly celebrity-driven (Ryan Seacrest has a cameo in the fourth one, for some reason).
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Or wondering who will care for your mother whose dementia is progressing rapidly hundreds of miles away, and whose emergency room visits have become more frequent and frightening as the months go by.
—Dawn Huckelbridge, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
The red-brick building is somewhat notorious for being an eyesore and frequent source of neighborhood complaints.
—Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
As any frequent traveler can tell you, flying can sometimes be a drag.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Climate change is making heatwaves more intense and frequent, and heatwaves pose greater risks to older adults, like the plaintiffs in this landmark suit.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024
Englewood’s shootings have become less frequent, the Blackwells say.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
Verb
Natural predators: Encourage natural predators of cicadas, such as birds, to frequent your yard by providing bird feeders or bird baths.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
The musician, understandably, doesn’t frequent those events much anymore.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
As crews work to finish a $15 million construction project aimed at safe turning, commuters who frequent Sacramento’s Broadway corridor should expect detours, according to a news release from the city.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
Some of the commenters were locals who had frequented or even worked at the beloved strip mall joint, whose old-school decor hasn’t changed much over time.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
When the weather is beautiful out on Tompkins Avenue, the store is one of many boutiques that allows vendors to sell their pieces for the many visitors who frequent the street during the summer months.
—Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
The four-decade Floridian has years of experience frequenting the state’s best resorts and knows which are worth their salt.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Many countries, including Austria, Philippines, Romania and the United Kingdom–destinations frequented by American tourists–are experiencing measles outbreaks, the CDC noted.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Downtown has struggled to make a comeback after the pandemic and the rise of remote work drastically restricted the number of people regularly frequenting the area.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Adjective
For aerobic exercise like brisk walking or jogging, start slow and gradually increase speed by taking longer strides or more frequent strides.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
In time, the bets became more frequent and of higher denominations, amounting to thousands of wagers.
—Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
The pop-cultural references became more frequent, the casting choices more overtly celebrity-driven (Ryan Seacrest has a cameo in the fourth one, for some reason).
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Or wondering who will care for your mother whose dementia is progressing rapidly hundreds of miles away, and whose emergency room visits have become more frequent and frightening as the months go by.
—Dawn Huckelbridge, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
The red-brick building is somewhat notorious for being an eyesore and frequent source of neighborhood complaints.
—Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
As any frequent traveler can tell you, flying can sometimes be a drag.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Climate change is making heatwaves more intense and frequent, and heatwaves pose greater risks to older adults, like the plaintiffs in this landmark suit.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024
Englewood’s shootings have become less frequent, the Blackwells say.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
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frequent
1 of 2 adjective
fre·quent
ˈfrē-kwənt
1
: happening often
made frequent trips to town
2
: regular entry 1 sense 3b, habitual
a frequent visitor to the museum
frequently
adverb
frequentness
noun
frequent
2 of 2 verb
fre·quent
frē-ˈkwent
ˈfrē-kwənt
: to visit, associate with, or go to often
frequents the library
frequenter
noun
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