Place/pleɪs/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Physical Space Refers to an actual area you can visit or occupy, not just a concept. Let's find a quiet place to talk. Pro Tip 2/3Fixed Location 'Place' often implies a location doesn't move around, unlike 'space' which can be more flexible. She always goes to the same place for lunch. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Specific The 'place' can be vague, like 'some place warm', or specific as 'the place by the fountain'. I want to go to a place where it's warm all year.