location

noun

lō-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce location (audio)
Definition of locationnext
as in venue
the area or space occupied by or intended for something we chose the historic church on Main Street as the location for the ceremony

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Recent Examples of location But by next summer, their services at that location are expected to end when the YMCA closes its doors. — Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 The move to 18th & Vine marks a significant change from the festival’s previous location on the grounds of the National World War I Museum and Memorial. — Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 The zipper pockets are a big plus for holding essentials in a secure location. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 The restaurant is named after his great-grandmother’s Depression-era restaurant, once located not far from the tavern’s present location—and the food is a nod to that history. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for location
Recent Examples of Synonyms for location
  1. venue
  2. place
  3. site
  4. spot
  5. locality
Noun
  • The former Lot 613 was a semi-permanent pop-up music venue used by various promoters over the years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The venue has also been temporarily renamed to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of venue
Noun
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The third-place match (bronze medal game) is scheduled for Saturday evening back at Hard Rock in Miami Gardens.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • About 200 people are working on-site around the clock, and around 150 trucks are being used to ferry away debris, Martin said.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, one of the Air Force’s primary aircraft sustainment facilities, will serve as the flagship site for the MARIA deployment.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of site
Noun
  • With a Triple-A pitcher called up for a spot start and a utilityman smacking an early two-run homer, the Boston Red Sox, having now won eight straight games, keep winning with an unlikely formula.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Borges took down midfielder Kimmi Ascanio in the box, resulting in a penalty kick for the Wave (9-5-1) in the 86th minute, but Lia Godfrey’s shot from the spot hit the post.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of spot
Noun
  • Although embodied experience varied in different localities around the Atlantic Basin by climate, legal status, race and other vulnerabilities, the instruments used on those bodies capture general notions of physical well-being.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • There’s little rhyme or reason in terms of states that continue to allow licensing lunacy by leaving livelihoods to localities.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of locality

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“Location.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/location. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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