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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
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As with other restaurants in different locales on this list, there are certain spots people point to as a place that has changed a city’s fine-dining scene. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025 Furnishings in classic suiting gray speak to the mountain locale. Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025 Your must-have list includes eye-popping scenery, locales with vibrant spirit and a variety of dining and après-ski options. Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 And there are plenty of sleek and stylish models to choose from in hip boomtowns like Bozeman and Missoula—perfect locales to start and end your road trip adventures. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for locale

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

Cite this Entry

“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locale. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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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