Synonyms of headquarters

headquarters

plural noun

ˈhed-ˌkwȯ(r)-tərz 

1

as in seat

a place from which authority is exercised

the headquarters of the newly established United States government was in New York City, the nation's first capital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seat
• center
• command
• capital
• home
• high command

2

as in base

the place from which a commander runs operations

the scout went straight to the large tent in the center of the camp, correctly assuming that it served as the division's headquarters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• base
• home
• command
• command post
• seat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of headquarters

Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has ordered inspectors to the Venice Biennale headquarters, doubling down on a series of checks into the acceptance of Russia’s participation in the international art exhibition, La Stampa reports. —Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026

His team is in position to take down their target, and his superior, Henry Tappan (Scoot McNairy), is back at CIA headquarters ready to give a final confirmation. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026

Thich Nhat Hanh appeared at Google’s headquarters in 2011 to discuss mindfulness and health with employees. —Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026

Boeing moved its headquarters to Arlington, Virginia, two years later. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026