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.
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
In a region frequented by Appalachian Trail hikers, this downtown offers a plethora of quirky shops, breweries, pubs and cafes that overlook the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This leads to more visible stains and water deposits on the sink, which requires more frequent cleaning.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Cashman, 28, grew up here in Eden Prairie, and his family frequented the restaurant after youth sporting events at the nearby Flying Cloud Fields.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
In a region frequented by Appalachian Trail hikers, this downtown offers a plethora of quirky shops, breweries, pubs and cafes that overlook the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Bondi’s primary task will be to reshape the Department of Justice (DOJ), a frequent target of Trump’s criticism during his campaign.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
This leads to more visible stains and water deposits on the sink, which requires more frequent cleaning.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Frequent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequent. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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