headquarter

verb

head·​quar·​ter ˈhed-ˌkwȯ(r)-tər How to pronounce headquarter (audio)
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(ˈ)hed-ˈkwȯ(r)
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headquartered; headquartering; headquarters

transitive verb

: to place in headquarters
… separated the players from their wives, headquartering them in a separate hotel …Jeff Duncan

intransitive verb

: to make one's headquarters
decided to headquarter in Seattle

Examples of headquarter in a Sentence

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The semiconductor manufacturer was founded in Boise in October 1978 and remains headquartered in the Gem State capital. Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025 It is headquartered in Calumet; check with individual sites regarding entry fees. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025 FinBursa, headquartered in Dubai, provides a secure digital environment that streamlines deal sourcing and collaboration, helping both sides connect and work together more efficiently in private markets. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 The collections, which encompass furnishing fabrics, wall coverings and trimmings, mark his second collaboration with the global lifestyle brand headquartered in Thailand. Bambina Wise, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headquarter

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of headquarter was in 1838

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“Headquarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headquarter. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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