PLACE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Old English plaece, from Latin platea ‘open space’, from Greek plateia (hodos) ‘broad (way)’; subsequently reinforced by Old French place

a particular position, point, or area in space; a location

position or point

• the monastery was a peaceful place
• there were still some remote places in the world
• that street was no place for a lady
• it's a big place, Brighton
• I can't be in two places at once
• he would always have a special place in her heart

a portion of space designated or available for or being used by someone

portion of space available or designated for someone

• they hurried to their places at the table
• Jackie had saved her a place

a position in a sequence or series, typically one ordered on the basis of merit

position in sequence or series

• his score left him in ninth place

a square or short street

square or short street

• the lecture theatre is in New Burlington Place

put in a particular position

put in particular place

• a newspaper had been placed beside my plate

find a home or employment for

find home or employment for

• the children were placed with foster-parents

identify or classify as being of a specified type or as holding a specified position in a sequence or hierarchy

identify or classify as specified type

• a survey placed the company 13th for achievement

score (a goal) by a place kick.

score goal by place kick