Whereabouts

/ˈwɛr.ə.baʊts/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The place or location where someone or something is.

The police are trying to determine the whereabouts of the missing person.

A general idea of the position of someone or something.

I have no idea about her whereabouts since she moved to a new city.

The specific location of someone or something at a given time.

Can you tell me your whereabouts during the incident?

Middle English; from 'where' + 'abouts', indicating a location.

whereabouts unknown

A phrase used when someone’s location is not known.

out of sight, out of mind

People often forget someone or something if they cannot see it.

lost and found

A designated place where lost items can be retrieved.

locate

To find or discover the exact position of something.

site

An area having some distinctive feature.

destination

The place to which someone or something is going.

Where you at?

Hey, where you at? We’re waiting for you!

What's your sitch?

Just checking in to see what's your sitch, where are you?