noun phrase · neutral
prime location
UK/ˈpraɪm ləʊˈkeɪʃən/US/ˈpraɪm loʊˈkeɪʃən/PRIME lo·CA·tion
a very desirable place because of convenience, prestige, or commercial potential
Examples
“The shop is in a prime location on the high street.”
“Properties in prime locations always sell quickly.”
“They paid extra for a flat with a prime location near the station.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investors often pay a premium for properties in a prime location because of long-term resale potential.”
Collocations
- in a prime location
- prime retail location
Word family
Common mistakes
It is prime location.→It is a prime location.
The hotel is located in a prime located.→The hotel is located in a prime location.
Say it for a higher band
5good location→6central location→7+prime location
Synonyms
desirable location
Easily confused
central location
“The restaurant's central location makes it easy for tourists to find.”
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