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

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the park's headquarters and see its conservation mission firsthand, and add on gorilla trekking for the perfect Rwanda itinerary. —Elizabeth Gordon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025

The company’s vans now come standard with Grech Connect, a Wi-Fi-connected system that allows for remote troubleshooting from the company’s headquarters. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025

In its latest update on the project, Qantas revealed new images and footage of the plane, showing the various stages of its assembly at Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France. —Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025

Morton Salt, which recently relocated its headquarters from Chicago to Overland Park, has snagged the naming rights for the venue, which will be called the Morton Amphitheater. —Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025