place

noun
UK: /pleɪs/
US: /pleɪs/

  1. A particular position or area.

    1. This is my favorite place to sit. [ ] [ ]
    2. This park is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature. [ ] [ ]

  2. A building or location used for a specific purpose.

    1. I like this place a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant is a popular place for lunch meetings on weekdays. [ ] [ ]

  3. A position in a race or competition.

    1. He won first place easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. She earned third place in the national spelling bee competition last year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

area spot location site put set lay position
place verb

  1. To put something in a particular position.

    1. Place it on the table. [ ] [ ]
    2. Carefully place the vase on the shelf to prevent it from falling. [ ] [ ]

  2. To identify or remember someone or something.

    1. I can't place her face. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although I have met him before, I cannot quite place his name right now. [ ] [ ]

  3. To make an order or bet.

    1. I want to place an order. [ ] [ ]
    2. He decided to place a bet on his favorite team to win the championship. [ ] [ ]
place preposition

  1. Instead of

    1. Place of butter, use oil. [ ] [ ]
    2. Place of going to the beach, they chose to visit the mountains. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "place" in English means: A particular position or area., A building or location used for a specific purpose., A position in a race or competition..

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

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

Example usage of "place": "This is my favorite place to sit.". More examples on the page.