Frequent

/ˈfriː.kwənt/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To visit a place often.
They frequent the café down the street.
adjective
Occurring or done on many occasions, or in many cases.
He is a frequent visitor to the museum.
Happening or done many times at short intervals.
She makes frequent trips to the grocery store.
Commonly encountered; prevailing.
Frequent rains can lead to flooding in the area.

Etymology

From Latin frequentis, from frequentare.

Common Phrases and Expressions

frequent flyer
A person who travels often by airplane.
frequent occurrence
An event that happens often.
frequent visitor
Someone who visits a place regularly.

Related Words

frequency
The rate at which something occurs over a specific period.
infrequent
Occurring rarely or not often.
frequenting
The act of visiting or attending a place often.

Slang Meanings

To hit up or visit a place often.
I frequently hit up that taco truck.
To be a regular at a certain spot.
He's been frequenting that bar for years.