plural noun
Different areas or locations where people or things are.
There are many interesting places to visit.
We explored new places on our trip.
American English
How to pronounce places
noun · verbB1Very common word
PLAYsihz
/ˈpʰleɪ.sɪz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of place
The spelling places can be a plural noun or a third-person singular verb.
Different areas or locations where people or things are.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Homes belonging to different people, especially in casual speech.
We visited our friends' places after work.
The children spend weekends at both places.
plural noun
Available spaces for people or things.
Are there places for two more chairs?
We need places for all the guests.
plural noun
Positions in races, competitions, lists, or orders.
The runners took first and second places.
Our team has won three places this season.
Useful expressions
to happen
The meeting will take place at noon.
in the correct position or ready to be used
Make sure the lid is in place.
to ask a company to send or make something
I placed an order online.
Related words & forms
The -ing form is placing, not placeing.