the place to be

phrase

: a place where many people go and where exciting things happen
This bar is the place to be on Saturday nights.

Examples of the place to be in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Miami’s the place to be for Botox, BBLs, laser hair removal and other aesthetic procedures. Michelle Marchante july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 The vibrant Railyard District southwest of downtown is the place to be for contemporary art, live music, film screenings, and cool architecture. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Come lunchtime, the place to be is the 133-year-old Reading Terminal Market, just west of Old City. Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Spice Lounge is the place to be once the sun sets with live musicians (think saxophonists and singers) perform as guests tipple at the edge of the view. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the place to be

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“The place to be.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20place%20to%20be. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster