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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What's next: Novus will complete its go-to-market in Europe and open a Paris headquarters, Can says.
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Richard Collings, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
In September, Gymshark held a Lift NY event at Pier 36, which drew thousands of weight lifters and athletes to a weekend of training, and the company also opened North American headquarters in the city.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
The statue of children playing tug of war had been located at Ecolab’s global headquarters downtown, but had weathered over the years and was in need of restoration.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
More than a decade later, Hanley has a headquarters and 29th and Canal Streets as well as 12 employees.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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Richard Collings, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
In September, Gymshark held a Lift NY event at Pier 36, which drew thousands of weight lifters and athletes to a weekend of training, and the company also opened North American headquarters in the city.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
The statue of children playing tug of war had been located at Ecolab’s global headquarters downtown, but had weathered over the years and was in need of restoration.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
More than a decade later, Hanley has a headquarters and 29th and Canal Streets as well as 12 employees.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Headquarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headquarters. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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