location

Location is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
• (UK) IPA: /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular location

Plural locations

1. A location is a place or a site.

   When you're opening a new business, the choice of location is very important.

2. A site outside of a studio used for shooting all or part of a movie or television show.

   The show was filmed on location in Hawaii.