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
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.
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Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The couple told authorities that their son, Jesus Ramos, frequented an address on South Lind Avenue in Fresno, according to the lawsuit.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Daniel Peck, ABC News, 4 May 2025
Ben Oliver, another frequent contributor, leaned into his extensive experience track-testing cars beyond 200 mph and road cycling to illuminate the physical and mental sensations of speed and why humans thrill at going ever faster, danger be damned.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
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Verb
Gruen’s Photo Helped Create the Atmosphere And it was also frequented in the early days by famed rock and roll photographer Bob Gruen, who has lived across the street in Westbeth for years.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The couple told authorities that their son, Jesus Ramos, frequented an address on South Lind Avenue in Fresno, according to the lawsuit.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
These areas could be faced with flash flooding and frequent lightning due to stronger, slow-moving thunderstorms with torrential rain.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 4 May 2025
Ben Oliver, another frequent contributor, leaned into his extensive experience track-testing cars beyond 200 mph and road cycling to illuminate the physical and mental sensations of speed and why humans thrill at going ever faster, danger be damned.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequent. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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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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