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locale

noun

lo·​cale lō-ˈkal How to pronounce locale (audio)
Synonyms of localenext
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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Several locales have already been seen in the three episodes out now, including Frost Tower, JD’s Hamburgers, Cattleman’s Steak House and the Bowie House hotel. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025 No vacation to Florida is complete without memorializing it in a way that nods to the unique locale, brimming with aquatic wildlife from practically every coastal vantage point. Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025 Production has cratered on the West Coast as the streaming bubble has deflated and Hollywood the industry has deserted Hollywood the place for cheaper locales in the South and overseas. Andrew Rice, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2025 The restaurant has reopened at The Moore in the Design District, a distinctly more glamorous locale that was formerly home to the restaurant Elastika. Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 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 8 Dec. 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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