Place

/pleɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A particular position or point in space.
The café is a popular place for students to study.
A location or area used for a specific purpose.
The town hall is the place where community meetings are held.
A space occupied by or allocated to an individual or thing.
She reserved a place for her car in the parking lot.
verb
To put something in a particular position.
Please place the books on the shelf.
To set or put something in a specific location or context.
He decided to place his trust in her decision-making.
To put someone or something in a specific situation or condition.
They placed him in charge of the project.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'place', from Latin 'platea' meaning 'broad street or place'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the first place:
used to introduce a statement or reason.
make a place for:
to create space or a position for someone or something.
place of origin:
the area where someone or something comes from.
take place:
to occur, happen.
give place to:
to make way for or yield to.

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Slang Meanings

the spot, place where something happens.
Let's meet at my place after school.
joint or venue, often used for fun gatherings.
This club is a cool place to hang out.