locale

noun

lo·​cale lō-ˈkal How to pronounce locale (audio)
Synonyms of locale
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

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They chose a tropical island as the locale for their wedding. the locale of the story
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There are notes here, too, of McDonagh’s In Bruges, which likewise featured a pair of mismatched pros killing time in a remote locale. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Meow Wolf is getting closer to unveiling its Los Angeles locale. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Plot details, including locale, for the new take are being kept under wraps. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 The culturally rich locale is ideal for curious travelers who’ll connect around Tianjin's dynamic history of creative artistry in music, film, art, and design through Patina’s Perpetual Journey program. — Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 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

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The first known use of locale was in 1761

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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locale. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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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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