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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Coupled with their curious, half-turtle half-rabbit logo, and a spread of stand-out brews, the fresh locale has already leaving its mark in Connecticut’s craft beer scene. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026 The spacious grassy areas and large cabins at Cedar Valley Resort make this the perfect locale for your next family reunion. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 Regardless of whether Mitford was born purely of her imagination or based on this particular North Carolina locale, people in Blowing Rock know that, in real life, their town delivers. Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 With all that in mind, this past portal period was one of the most active in recent memory, with several high-profile players moving on to new locales. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 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 18 May. 2026.

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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