Meaning & Definition of Location in English
Location
Pronunciation:
/loʊˈkeɪʃən/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
locationsMeaning and Definition of Location
1. Primary Definition
A particular place or position.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: A specific area, place, or point in space.
Example Sentence: The location of the meeting is on the second floor.
Definition: A position or site of something.
Example Sentence: They chose a prime location for the new restaurant.
Definition: The actual place where something is situated.
Example Sentence: The location of the treasure is marked on the map.
Definition: A place used for filming a movie or television show.
Example Sentence: The film was shot in several locations across Europe.
Definition: A rented place or premises.
Example Sentence: They secured a location for the festival.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'locatio', meaning 'a placing, a location'.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- in location: referring to being present at a specific site.
- location scout: a person responsible for finding places for filming.
- location-based services: services that use geographic data to provide information.
Translations
- Spanish: ubicación
- French: emplacement
- German: Standort
- Russian: местоположение
Related Words
- locator: a person or device that identifies the position of something.
- locate: to find the position of something.
- local: relating to a particular area or neighborhood.
Slang Meanings of location
Meaning: the spot
Example Sentence: Let's meet at the spot for lunch.
Meaning: the digs
Example Sentence: This is my digs, where I live.