Synonyms of locale

locale

noun

lō-ˈkal 

1

as in location

the area or space occupied by or intended for something

we found an ideal locale for our annual picnic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• location
• venue
• place
• site
• locality
• where
• spot
• position
• locus
• scene
• emplacement
• point
• region
• section
• sector
• there
• precinct
• here

2

as in setting

the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set

the movie's locale is ambiguous, though the architecture and dress are suggestive of 19th-century Europe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• setting
• scene
• background
• backdrop
• set
• scenery
• tableau
• mise-en-scène

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of locale

According to Squaremouth's index, the most expensive destinations travelers are going to are polar and expedition destinations, followed by island and beach locales, and safari and wildlife places. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 June 2026

In these remote locales, the other main viable broadband alternative typically comes from satellite services like Starlink—which are, compared to FWA, more expensive, with higher delays, and lower bandwidth. — Shivendra Panwar, IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2026

For decades, the luxury housing market has revolved around a relatively small number of coveted locales—Manhattan, Los Angeles, the Hamptons, Aspen, and Palm Beach among them. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 June 2026

As well as playing with the mood of real locales, the new season also allowed for an expansion of the metaphysical space known as ‘The Portal,’ a dreamlike environment which people who have ingested the Blue Angel mushroom are all connected to, and though it, even to each other. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 25 June 2026