headquarter

verb

head·​quar·​ter ˈhed-ˌkwȯ(r)-tər How to pronounce headquarter (audio)
-ˌkȯr-,
(ˈ)hed-ˈkwȯ(r),
-ˈkȯr-
headquartered; headquartering; headquarters

intransitive verb

: to make one's headquarters

Examples of headquarter in a Sentence

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None were headquartered in the U.S. but all maintained either domestic studio operations or points of contact. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025 Unrivaled, which crowned its first champion on Monday, is headquartered in Miami and hosts games roughly 30 miles north of Homestead-Miami Speedway. Sam Navarro, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025 The standard is managed by a not-for-profit Bluetooth Special Interest Group, or Bluetooth SIG, and it's headquartered in the US. Simon Hill, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025 As demand for high-quality fitness equipment continues to rise, Major Fitness, headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, is enhancing strength training with a commitment to durable, functional, and innovative equipment. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headquarter

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of headquarter was in 1838

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“Headquarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headquarter. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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