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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The series centers on Brooklyn high schooler Miles Morales, who becomes the new Spider-Man and joins other Spider-People from parallel universes to save New York City — and other multiversal locales — from various threats. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025 As the pandemic eased, the cast returned to Fiji to film both seasons, with the tropical locale seemingly becoming the series' home base. Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 The new locale, which fits right in with the brand’s maximalist streak, is a massive three-level ode to America’s southern neighbor—though its cuisine isn’t tied to one particular region, instead taking inspiration for their own take on the food, Eater reported. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025 In 2026, a series of initiatives is planned in major locales where La Bottega Collective is present, including London, Paris, Barcelona, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 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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