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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Leo Woodall may be journeying to fantastical locales with his foray into Middle-earth, but his casting in the continuation of The Lord of the Rings saga is planted firmly in the realm of reality.
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2026
In another study from the Journal of Environmental Psychology of over 6,600 participants from 55 countries, research found people in rainy climates associate yellow with joy even more strongly than those who live in sunny locales, suggesting a certain craving for more sunlight.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Using the latest version of Epic’s Unreal Engine, each Smugglers Run locale is heavily detailed, putting us in more of a dogfight as the Mandalorian chases down pirates and ex-Imperial officers.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Both houses will transport guests into the Club Juke locale seen in the blockbuster film, and picks up as a vampire trio led by Remmick (Jack O'Connell) descends on attendees.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2026
In another study from the Journal of Environmental Psychology of over 6,600 participants from 55 countries, research found people in rainy climates associate yellow with joy even more strongly than those who live in sunny locales, suggesting a certain craving for more sunlight.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Using the latest version of Epic’s Unreal Engine, each Smugglers Run locale is heavily detailed, putting us in more of a dogfight as the Mandalorian chases down pirates and ex-Imperial officers.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Both houses will transport guests into the Club Juke locale seen in the blockbuster film, and picks up as a vampire trio led by Remmick (Jack O'Connell) descends on attendees.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for locale
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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locale. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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locale
noun
lo·cale
lō-ˈkal 
: a place where something happens or is supposed to happen
the locale of the accident
the locale of a play
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