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 The Amalfi Coast, an idyllic region that wraps around Italy’s southern cliffs, is a bucket list locale for many. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 May 2024 As far as the SoCal-to-Vegas train goes, Brightline thinks that without the route, 75 percent of riders would drive between the two locales, while 15 percent would fly. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for locale 

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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 8 May. 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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