plural places
1
a
: physical environment : space
b
: a way for admission or transit
c
: physical surroundings : atmosphere
2
a
: an indefinite region or expanse
all over the place
b
: a building or locality used for a special purpose
a place of learning
a fine eating place
c
archaic
: the three-dimensional compass of a material object
3
a
: a particular region, center of population, or location
a nice place to visit
b
: a building, part of a building, or area occupied as a home
our summer place
4
: a particular part of a surface or body : spot
5
: relative position in a scale or series: such as
a
: position in a social scale
kept them in their place
b
: a step in a sequence
in the first place, it's none of your business
c
: a position at the conclusion of a competition
finished in last place
6
a
: a proper or designated niche or setting
the place of education in society
b
: an appropriate moment or point
this is not the place to discuss compensation—
Robert Moses
Robert Moses
c
: a distinct condition, position, or state of mind
the postfeminist generation is in a different place—Betty Friedan
Betty Friedan7
a
: an available seat or accommodation
needs a place to stay
b
: an empty or vacated position
new ones will take their place
8
: the position of a figure in relation to others of a row or series
especially
: the position of a digit within a numeral
9
10
: a public square : plaza
11
: a small street or court
12
: second place at the finish (as of a horse race)
see also take place
placed; placing
1
a
: to put in or as if in a particular place or position : set
b
: to present for consideration
a question placed before the group
c
: to put in a particular state
place a performer under contract
d
: to direct to a desired spot
e
: to cause (the voice) to produce free and well resonated singing or speaking tones
2
3
: to distribute in an orderly manner : arrange
4
: to appoint to a position
5
: to find a place (such as a home or employment) for
6
a
: to give (an order) to a supplier
b
: to give an order for
place a bet
c
: to try to establish a connection for
place a telephone call
: to earn a given spot in a competition
specifically
: to come in second (as in a horse race)
Synonyms
Examples of place in a Sentence
Noun
New York City is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.
I've heard it's a good place to raise children.
places like Africa and South America
the hottest place on earth
churches and other places of worship
You should plan to meet him in a public place.
You've come to the right place. I have just what you need.
They gave him a place to stay for the night.
We're going to need a bigger place once the baby is born.
He's looking to buy a place in the country.
Verb
The box was placed at the center of the room.
You can really see the similarities when you place the two pictures side by side.
Her name was placed on the list.
The husbands and wives were placed in separate groups.
They were placed next to each other in line.
Working with sick people places him at risk for infection.
By not accepting the prosecutor's deal, he places his future in the hands of the jury.
We're placing you under arrest.
He was released from jail and placed on probation.
Recent Examples on the WebCynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
The muck is passing out of the Klamath, and new life — everything from salmon heading upstream to native plant seedlings along the riverbanks — will soon take its place.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
In almost two dozen states, there are no clear regulations or bans in place.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The 28-year-old, the first Black gymnast to become the Olympic individual all-around champion, is returning to her happy place to compete in the Olympics in Paris this summer after forgoing competing for the Tokyo Games.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Just past the third gate, the muddy waters of Tanque Aloma can be seen to the right (north), and a short walk uphill to the hike’s high point gives a bird’s eye view of its place in the landscape.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The New York Times first reported the Sony talks, adding that no offer has been made, given that the exclusive negotiating window is still in place.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The city of Detroit says there is an existing plan in place for people facing homelessness who may be affected by the event.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
Transfer windows, which are sport-specific, remain in place and require undergraduate athletes to enter their names into the portal at certain times to be immediately eligible at a new school.
—Ralph D. Russo, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Lockwood has struggled with body dysmorphia as a result of these unrealistic beauty standards placed on her.
—Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
The decision will place both operations under the oversight of Rick Osterloh, a Google executive who previously oversaw the company’s hardware group.
—David Hamilton, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
In a scorecard released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund, Michigan placed 29th among 39 states examined in overall health care delivered to Black residents.
—Eleanore Catolico, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
The company’s open source license on the models places some restrictions on what researchers and developers can build.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
The Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life issued the decree placing the oversight of the monastery with The Association of Christ the King, the association to which the Arlington Carmelites belong.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Simpson’s will, which was filed in Clark County court in Nevada, notes that Simpson’s personal property had been placed into a revocable living trust created in January.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
She was briefly placed in foster care but soon dropped the charges and returned home.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Noun
The addition of Sony to the mix with Apollo may complicate the Skydance talks even with the exclusive window in place.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
The muck is passing out of the Klamath, and new life — everything from salmon heading upstream to native plant seedlings along the riverbanks — will soon take its place.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
In almost two dozen states, there are no clear regulations or bans in place.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The 28-year-old, the first Black gymnast to become the Olympic individual all-around champion, is returning to her happy place to compete in the Olympics in Paris this summer after forgoing competing for the Tokyo Games.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Just past the third gate, the muddy waters of Tanque Aloma can be seen to the right (north), and a short walk uphill to the hike’s high point gives a bird’s eye view of its place in the landscape.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The New York Times first reported the Sony talks, adding that no offer has been made, given that the exclusive negotiating window is still in place.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024
The city of Detroit says there is an existing plan in place for people facing homelessness who may be affected by the event.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 18 Apr. 2024
Transfer windows, which are sport-specific, remain in place and require undergraduate athletes to enter their names into the portal at certain times to be immediately eligible at a new school.
—Ralph D. Russo, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
Verb
The novel, noninvasive genomic approach to detecting skin cancer relies on a smart sticker that is placed on a mole or dark skin patch.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Lockwood has struggled with body dysmorphia as a result of these unrealistic beauty standards placed on her.
—Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
The decision will place both operations under the oversight of Rick Osterloh, a Google executive who previously oversaw the company’s hardware group.
—David Hamilton, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
In a scorecard released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund, Michigan placed 29th among 39 states examined in overall health care delivered to Black residents.
—Eleanore Catolico, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024
The company’s open source license on the models places some restrictions on what researchers and developers can build.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
The Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life issued the decree placing the oversight of the monastery with The Association of Christ the King, the association to which the Arlington Carmelites belong.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024
Simpson’s will, which was filed in Clark County court in Nevada, notes that Simpson’s personal property had been placed into a revocable living trust created in January.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
She was briefly placed in foster care but soon dropped the charges and returned home.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
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place
1 of 2 noun1
: an available space : room
make a place for the newcomer
2
a
: a region not made clear in description
all over the place
b
: a building or spot set apart for a special purpose
a place of learning
3
a
: a certain region or center of population
a nice place to visit
b
: house entry 1 sense 1, dwelling
nice place you have here
our summer place
4
: a certain part of a surface or body : spot
a sore place on my shoulder
lost my place in the book
5
: relative position in a scale or series
kept them in their place
in the first place, you're wrong
finished in last place
6
a
: a proper position
the place of education in society
b
: a suitable moment or point
this is not the place to discuss that problem
7
a
: an available seat or accommodation
needs a place to stay
b
: usual space or use
paper towels take the place of linen
8
: the position of a digit in a numeral
the number 316 has three places
in 2.718 the digit 1 is two places after the decimal point
9
10
: a public square
11
: a short street
12
: second position at the finish (as of a horse race)
place
2 of 2 verb
placed; placing
1
: to put or arrange in a certain place or position
2
a
: to appoint to a position
was placed in command
b
: to find a job or home for
place a child for adoption
3
a
: to assign to a position in a series or category : rank
b
: estimate entry 1 sense 1
placed the value of the ring too high
c
: to identify by association
couldn't quite place her face
4
: to give an order for
place a bet
5
: to come in second (as in a horse race)
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