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 remote locale didn't stop them from observing wedding tradition, though — Jess skied down the mountain in her wedding dress, and Ladis did so in a tuxedo. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Unexpectedly, though quite fitting for the locale, the score includes quite a bit of yodelling, mostly for Jordan. Christian Lewis, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025 The hotel has served as both a stylish prep location for Met Gala attendees (such as Diane Kruger), and a sleek and discreet after-party locale. Christina Liao, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025 With so much to boast, home values in this locale have increased by more than $13,500 year-over-year, bringing the average to approximately $370,000, the 10th highest in the city. Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 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 3 May. 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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