They chose a tropical island as the locale for their wedding.
the locale of the story
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Whereas traditional open world games might lack a distinct focus on any one distinct region or town, the creators of Mario Kart World view their environment more like a series of elaborate locales that branch out across its overworld map.—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025 Perhaps no hotel embodies its locale more than this Palm Beach gem.—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 Piatti’s Laguna Beach locale will offer lunch and dinner menus.—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 May 2025 The risk was getting waived and wallowing in the G League with sparse crowds, commercial travel between remote locales and a dog-eat-dog team culture for as little as $40,500.—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for locale
Word History
Etymology
modification of French local, from local, adjective
Share