They chose a tropical island as the locale for their wedding.
the locale of the story
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For how great the locales were, traveling fans had to endure an 0-5 record in those games.—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2026 Sphere initially targeted London as the locale for its second venue.—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026 From the beaches of Hawaii and Florida to locales in Mexico and the Caribbean, some of the world's top hotels and resorts are debuting major makeovers in 2026.—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026 As afternoon blends into evening, the space transforms into Trevino Wine Bar, the perfect locale for post-game debriefs or casual catch-ups.—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locale
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Etymology
modification of French local, from local, adjective