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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In a gaming landscape full of always-online MMOs worth exploring in depth, Arrakis' treacherous sands and its more populated locales are alluring in ways even the biggest Dune fans weren't expecting at first. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025 For similar reasons, Ware also loves shows like White Lotus, in which fabulously rich people get into all kinds of trouble in equally fabulous locales. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 The hotel's aesthetic, conceived by Felix Cohen, is rooted in its quaint locale along with the building's 1948 architectural heritage, preserved through original stucco, Spanish barrel tiles, vaulted ceilings, and courtyard-facing suites. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025 Many of them still work, just in a new locale. Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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