Synonyms of locale

locale

noun

lō-ˈkal 

1

as in location

the area or space occupied by or intended for something

we found an ideal locale for our annual picnic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• location
• venue
• place
• site
• locality
• where
• spot
• position
• locus
• scene
• emplacement
• point
• region
• section
• sector
• there
• precinct
• here

2

as in setting

the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set

the movie's locale is ambiguous, though the architecture and dress are suggestive of 19th-century Europe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• setting
• scene
• background
• backdrop
• set
• scenery
• tableau
• mise-en-scène

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of locale

While countries in Asia still dominate most company sourcing portfolios, utilization rates for some of the most historically prominent locales—China, Vietnam and Bangladesh—declined. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

The creative team behind Riverdale is heading back to the Archie Comics locale, albeit to tell a very different kind of story. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026

Parasols shield tables overlooking the Dune du Pilat in a garden-like scene that sets itself apart from the cape’s toes-in-the-sand seafood locales. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Soon, countless comrades would follow, heading for Mexico, New York, Martinique, and other locales. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026