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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Other locales house hunters may want to keep an eye on include Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Muncie, Indiana; Springfield, Illinois; and St. Joseph, Missouri, which are among the least expensive metro areas, according to the study. Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 30 May 2025 This issue was built around residences that offer respite from the routine: homes that are in harmony with their environment and the rhythms of their inhabitants, and that offer an unabashed sense of fantasy and locale. Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025 Though its coveted Bird Streets locale high above the Sunset Strip is indeed impressive, perhaps the most intriguing thing about this place is its Tinseltown ties. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025 Executive Chef Jorge González began his culinary path with the Four Seasons in 2003, and, despite a few years away in between at other locales, has seen the restaurant evolve, shift, and now renew. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 24 May 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 Jun. 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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