headquarters
noun
head·quar·ters
ˈhed-ˌkwȯ(r)-tərz 
-ˌkȯr-,
(ˈ)hed-ˈkwȯ(r),
-ˈkȯr-
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
: a place from which a commander performs the functions of command
2
: the administrative center of an enterprise
Examples of headquarters in a Sentence
the headquarters of the newly established United States government was in New York City, the nation's first capital
the scout went straight to the large tent in the center of the camp, correctly assuming that it served as the division's headquarters
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Academy Sports Also at seven times earnings is Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (ASO), which has its headquarters in Katy, Texas.
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John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The blackout only caused minor disruption at the Palais, the festival headquarters, with generators kicking in to restore power.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
Low Rider Magazine’s headquarters sat at 282 Willow St. after Sonny Madrid, Larry Gonzalez and David Nunez founded the publication in 1977 centered around Chicano culture, including cars, music, fashion and political issues.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
On the Eight Series 2, when Hellweg brewed a batch at Ratio’s Portland headquarters, this meant that water extracted evenly across the entire brew basket, with no obvious channeling.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 23 May 2025
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John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The blackout only caused minor disruption at the Palais, the festival headquarters, with generators kicking in to restore power.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
Low Rider Magazine’s headquarters sat at 282 Willow St. after Sonny Madrid, Larry Gonzalez and David Nunez founded the publication in 1977 centered around Chicano culture, including cars, music, fashion and political issues.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
On the Eight Series 2, when Hellweg brewed a batch at Ratio’s Portland headquarters, this meant that water extracted evenly across the entire brew basket, with no obvious channeling.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for headquarters
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“Headquarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headquarters. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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headquarters
singular or plural noun
head·quar·ters
ˈhed-ˌkwȯ(r)t-ərz
(ˈ)hed-ˈkwȯ(r)t-ərz
1
: a place from which a commander exercises command
2
: the governing and directing center of an organization
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