Meaning & use

location

noun·Everyday

A particular place or position where something is situated or where an activity takes place.

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The company chose a downtown location for its new flagship store.

Investigators marked the exact location where the accident occurred.

A note on using this word

Location often sounds more formal or technical than the everyday word 'place,' and is common in real estate, film, and business contexts.

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