place — a particular position, point, or area in space; a location
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular position, point, or area in space; a location
Pronunciation (IPA): /pleɪs/
Example Sentences
- I lost my keys and searched every place in the house except the fridge - guess where they were!
- This coffee shop is my favorite place to study.
- He placed his phone in the most obvious place and then spent an hour looking for it.
place
NOUN[/pleɪs/]
a particular position, point, or area in space; a location
A family chooses the perfect place for their picnic in the park
Show your face in outer space, make this your place!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'place' derives from Latin 'platea', meaning 'broad street' or 'open space'. It entered English through Old French 'place', evolving from its original sense of a wide public area to the broader meaning of any specific location or position.
Breakdown
Latin 'platea' (broad street, open space) → Old French 'place' → English 'place'. The morpheme 'plat-' relates to flatness or breadth, with '-ea' serving as a Latin feminine nominative ending.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I lost my keys and searched every place in the house except the fridge - guess where they were!”
“This coffee shop is my favorite place to study.”
“He placed his phone in the most obvious place and then spent an hour looking for it.”
“The ceremony will take place at 3 PM.”
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