Search Dictionary
Definition of location

location

/loʊˈkeɪʃən/
lo · ca · tion
Adverb:locationally
•
Plural:locations
•
Adjective:locational
JUMP TO:

location Lexical Profile

location Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A particular place, position, or geographic site.

Example

"The company is looking for a new location to build its manufacturing plant."

2

An actual physical setting outside a studio where a film or television show is shot.

Example

"The director insisted on shooting the historical drama on location in Scotland rather than using green screens."

3

The action or process of finding, discovering, or establishing the position of something.

Example

"The successful location of the sunken ship took years of extensive sonar scanning."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for location
Antonyms
View all antonyms for location

• Rhymes for location

• Nearby Words

localness
locatable
locate
location
locational
locator
loch

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: from Latin locatio(n-), from the verb locare 'to place', which itself derives from locus 'place'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Location. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/location
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.