location

noun
UK: /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/
US: /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

  1. A place or position.

    1. The shop's location is near the school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The exact location of the hidden treasure remains a mystery to this day. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place where something is or where something happens.

    1. What is the location of the party tonight? [ ] [ ]
    2. The film crew chose a picturesque coastal location for the movie scenes. [ ] [ ]

  3. A film set or area outside the studio used for shooting a movie or TV show.

    1. They filmed on location in Italy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The production company sought a historical location to lend authenticity to the period drama. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

spot position place area site
location verb

  1. To discover the exact place or position of something or someone.

    1. Can you locate the nearest store? [ ] [ ]
    2. The rescue team worked tirelessly to locate the missing hikers in the dense forest. [ ] [ ]
location adjective

  1. Situated or occurring in a specific place.

    1. We need location data for tracking. [ ] [ ]
    2. The location services on my phone are always active which drains the battery fast. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "location" in English means: A place or position., A place where something is or where something happens., A film set or area outside the studio used for shooting a movie or TV show..

The phonetic transcription of "location" is /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "location": spot, position, place, area, site.

Example usage of "location": "The shop's location is near the school.". More examples on the page.