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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This line has it all, with everything needed to add a touch of the luxury locale from the bathroom to the backyard. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 Cara Cara’s tonal blue florals will get you in the mood for a garden affair, while Farm Rio’s vibrant blooms are fit for a tropical locale. Anny Choi, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025 Being a Southern surfer requires a bit more patience and ingenuity than is expected of athletes who live in West Coast locales like California and Hawaii. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 Hear the very sound of that paramount locale in this song and take it to heart. Colin Fleming, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 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

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“Locale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locale. Accessed 1 Mar. 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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