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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Crowds tend to be smaller and prices are usually lower in these locales during the fall. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025 The date-night spot is the perfect locale to sip on an espresso martini (made with real espresso), watch some live music and walk away with not only a great memory but a token, as well. Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025 Beary has some more plans up his sleeve at the locale, too. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025 That has always been true, but active enforcement has varied by era and locale. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 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 22 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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