places

plac-es · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of place; particular positions or points in space.

  2. 2.

    Positions in a sequence or competition.

  3. 3.

    (In set phrases) Locations or situations.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    going places — Likely to be successful.
  • •
    in places — In some areas or parts.
  • •
    all over the place — Everywhere; in a disorganized manner.

Related words

See also: locations, place, spots
Synonyms: areas, locations, sites, spots

Etymology

From Old French place, from Latin platea ("courtyard, broad street"), from Greek plateia ("broad way").