locale

noun

lo·​cale lō-ˈkal How to pronounce locale (audio)
Synonyms of locale
1
: a place or locality especially when viewed in relation to a particular event or characteristic
chose a tropical island as the locale for their wedding
2
: site, scene
the locale of a story

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Examples of locale in a Sentence

They chose a tropical island as the locale for their wedding. the locale of the story
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These are purist dishes that tell the story of place as only cooks from those locales can. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026 If Searching for Italy prioritized major destinations such as Rome and Milan, Tucci in Italy sought out less touristy locales, like Ball’s personal favorite stop, Le Marche. — Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2026 These resorts make relaxation as easy as possible, without losing sight of what makes each locale worth visiting and offering plenty of opportunities for those looking to experience what makes the destination special. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 Dubbed Rockbridge Oasis, for its secluded locale on Rockbridge Road, the all-new main residence and guesthouse that stand today are now up for sale, with the Riskin Partners Estate Group of Village Properties holding the $16 million listing. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locale

Word History

Etymology

modification of French local, from local, adjective

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of locale was in 1761

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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locale. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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locale

noun
lo·​cale lō-ˈkal How to pronounce locale (audio)
: a place where something happens or is supposed to happen
the locale of the accident
the locale of a play
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