Headquarters
12 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The central or main office from which an organisation, business, or military operation is directed. It serves as the administrative centre and location of senior management.
“The company relocated its headquarters to London to be closer to European markets.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/
Syllables
head·quar·ters
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Synonyms
head officemain officecentral officecommand centre
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Wordle
Features multiple 'A' and 'E' vowels; contains the 'HEAD' opening and 'QUARTERS' pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 25 points; the 'Q' and 'H' tiles offer exceptional scoring opportunities
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