Synonyms of headquarters

headquarters

plural noun

ˈhed-ˌkwȯ(r)-tərz 

1

as in seat

a place from which authority is exercised

the headquarters of the newly established United States government was in New York City, the nation's first capital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seat
• center
• command
• capital
• home
• high command

2

as in base

the place from which a commander runs operations

the scout went straight to the large tent in the center of the camp, correctly assuming that it served as the division's headquarters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• base
• home
• command
• command post
• seat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of headquarters

While a sect of their fandom BRIIZE celebrated the comeback, a more conservative portion protested by sending funeral wreaths to the company headquarters. —Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

The film will highlight the work of The King’s Foundation across the UK and overseas, with a particular spotlight on the charity’s headquarters, Dumfries House in Scotland. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025

According to the notice, obtained by the Star-Telegram, the layoffs will be concentrated at the bank’s headquarters at 2626A West Freeway, along the Trinity River south of the Cultural District. —Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025

The Japanese national flag is seen at the Bank of Japan (BoJ) headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2024. —Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025