locale

noun

lo·​cale lō-ˈkal How to pronounce locale (audio)
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

Examples of locale in a Sentence

They chose a tropical island as the locale for their wedding. the locale of the story
Recent Examples on the Web And similar patterns ensued after the first two seasons were released, bolstering a viral trend referred to as ‘set-jetting’ where travelers choose a locale inspired by their favorite on-screen destinations. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024 If things continue at the current pace, Miller won’t have much of an opportunity to jet off to a tropical locale and dip his toes in the sand during the middle of February. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2024 By the end of the 19th century, America’s wealthy elite, particularly those in the cold and snowy Midwest and Northeast regions of the country who sought summer residences in more temperate locales, had discovered the near-perfect climate and stunning geography of Montecito. Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 In fact, travelers can score some incredible deals in locales across North America. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2024 But bigger resorts in snowier locales, including Stowe, Stratton, and Sugarbush in Vermont and Big Sky in Montana, have been testing the equipment. Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024 The hearing, with testimony about cash stashes in homes, romantic dalliances and vacations to exotic locales, lent a soap opera feel to one of the most politically consequential prosecutions ever initiated by a county district attorney. Kate Brumback, arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 2024 Perfect for those who find their work-from-home life occasionally shifting to other locales. Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024 Taylor Swift has inspired Ivy League college courses, football game snack menus and, now, a comprehensive tour of one of her favorite locales: London. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

modification of French local, from local, adjective

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of locale was in 1761

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Cite this Entry

“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locale. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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