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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In its Columbus headquarters, Apex has grown to over 300 producing agents without external funding or independent recruiting firms.
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William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, Ogaard will decide whether to build a new headquarters for the bank on the site.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
In April, the luxury brand officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Valenza, Italy, Bulgari’s headquarters and a jewelry manufacturing center of equal importance to Vicenza.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The strike targeted the residential headquarters of several members of the Hamas Political Bureau in Doha, according to Qatar.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, Ogaard will decide whether to build a new headquarters for the bank on the site.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
In April, the luxury brand officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Valenza, Italy, Bulgari’s headquarters and a jewelry manufacturing center of equal importance to Vicenza.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The strike targeted the residential headquarters of several members of the Hamas Political Bureau in Doha, according to Qatar.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 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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