Location — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /lō-ˈkā-shən/ lo·ca·tion

Meaning & Definition of Location

Location (noun)

  1. a position or site occupied or available for occupancy or marked by some distinguishing feature, situation
  2. a tract of land designated for a purpose
  3. farm, station

Location (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the area or space occupied by or intended for something

    "we chose the historic church on Main Street as the location for the ceremony"

    similar: emplacement, locale, locality, locus, place, point, position, site, spot, venue, where
    related: scene, precinct, region, section, sector, here, there

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Location

The most common words with a similar meaning to Location:

emplacement, locale, locality, locus, place, point, position, site, spot, venue, where

Related Words for Location

scene, precinct, region, section, sector, here, there

Word Forms of Location

Derived words: locational (adjective), locationally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Location

First known use: 1568

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Location

Frequently Asked Questions about Location

What does "Location" mean?

"Location" means a position or site occupied or available for occupancy or marked by some distinguishing feature, situation. As a noun, it is defined as: a position or site occupied or available for occupancy or marked by some distinguishing feature, situation.

What is another word for "Location"?

Other words for "Location" include emplacement, locale, locality, locus, place, point, position and site. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Location" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Location"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Location". Common alternatives include emplacement, locale, locality, locus, place, point, position, site, spot and venue.

How do you use "Location" in a sentence?

Examples of "Location" in a sentence: "we chose the historic church on Main Street as the location for the ceremony".

Is "Location" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Location" is a noun.

Is "Location" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Location" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Location"?

"Location" is pronounced /lō-ˈkā-shən/ and divided into syllables as lo·ca·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Location"?

First known use: 1568.