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 Future updates on Abercrombie’s store strategy, including whether its smaller, more open format expands to more locations. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Costco also has a location not far away, in Independence, at 19040 E Valley View Parkway. — Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 The space station's convenient location when the astronauts launched enabled the fast transit. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026 The supermarket chain has over 170 locations across 22 states. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for location
Recent Examples of Synonyms for location
  1. venue
  2. place
  3. site
  4. spot
  5. locality
Noun
  • Apple The venue also allows for broadcasting live performances, thanks to a setup that supports 16 or more cameras.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The law is designed to give state and local authorities permission to bring down drones encroaching on airports and major venues.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of venue
Noun
  • Hang Out On The Lawrenceville Lawn Another place at the heart of the community is the Lawrenceville Lawn, a giant greenspace that hosts regular events, concerts, and festivals.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • She had been told that Golden Collision was a good place to have work done.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • The company describes the site as the largest of its kind in the United States and plans to use it as part of an all-digital aerospace design and manufacturing system.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Sam’s son Rob Walton served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for more than two decades and remained on the board until 2024, per the Walmart corporate site.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of site
Noun
  • For afternoon tea or sundowners, the best spot on the property is the Jati Bar, a lounge on the terrace of the main building with incredible panoramic views of the forest and river.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • After decades at its original location, the Knaus family sold the South Miami-Dade business to a new ownership group, which moved it to a new spot along Krome Avenue.
    — Connie Ogle October 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of spot
Noun
  • That decision stems from an argument by the Colorado localities that the high court does not have jurisdiction to hear the case because no final judgment has been made by the local courts.
    — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The outcome of the case could impact scores of similar lawsuits brought by states and localities against fossil-fuel producers alleging violations of state law.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of locality

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“Location.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/location. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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