locale

noun

lō-ˈkal How to pronounce locale (audio)
Definition of localenext
1
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something we found an ideal locale for our annual picnic

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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

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Recent Examples of locale 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 The locale places the sun to Roman's backside and points its sensitive instruments away from the intrusion of light reflected off the Earth and moon. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Community science initiatives to collect bat genetic residues have helped research uncover the state's 29th species and understand bat behavior in different locales. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Our team of reporters and photographers start on football well before the season’s launch and will be there from Week 1 kickoffs to state championship games at the UNI-Dome and bowl games in warm locales. — James Kramer, Des Moines Register, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locale
  1. location
  2. setting
  3. venue
  4. scene
  5. place
  6. site
Noun
  • They are constantly and credibly threatened, their locations and details given out in menacing anonymous messages.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The bank announced plans in 2022 to open more than a dozen locations in the coming years to capitalize on Charlotte’s rapid economic and population growth.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of location
Noun
  • The show's simple premise paired celebrity interviews with the deliberately unglamorous setting of a fast-food chicken restaurant.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The spa Perhaps the most relaxing setting for a spa on this stretch of the Amalfi Coast, the wellness centre here sits in a 19th-century greenhouse surrounded by more of those olive groves and orange trees.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of setting
Noun
  • The plans also call for housing, retail, office space, a hotel, public open space and entertainment venues.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Then Unite Here fired back with a package of ballot proposals, including a plan that would have forced a citywide election on development of all new large hotels and other facilities — including some 2028 Olympic venues.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of venue
Noun
  • There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Fort Worth Fire Department provided medical aid, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of scene
Noun
  • Big sophomore Charlie Beniot, 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, came on in his place and performed admirably.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Cubs and Brewers square off seven times in that span, with Monday’s victory putting the North Siders 7 games back of first-place Milwaukee.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans for the arch on July 9.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of site

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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locale. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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