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
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