locale

American  

[loh-kal, -kahl] / loʊˈkæl, -ˈkɑl /

noun

1. a place or locality, especially with reference to events or circumstances connected with it.

   to move to a warmer locale.

   Synonyms:

   spot, site, location

2. the scene or setting, as of a novel, play, or motion picture.

   The locale is a small Kansas town just before World War I.

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locale British  

/ ləʊˈkɑːl /

noun

1. a place or area, esp with reference to events connected with it

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Etymology

Origin of locale

1765–75; alteration of earlier local < French: noun use of the adj. See local

Example Sentences

Both Digital Realty and Equinix control real estate in sought-after locales like Northern Virginia, Illinois and Northern California, with prime access to electricity, fiber optic capacity and key customers.

From Barron's

It’s seeing a spike in demand for its platform in the home locales of the two teams competing —the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.

From MarketWatch

It’s seeing a spike in demand for its platform in the home locales of the two teams competing —the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.

From MarketWatch

At times, traffic nearly stood still on the streets, where influencers in Kemo Sabe hats mixed with bundled-up film industry veterans outside of iconic locales such as the Egyptian Theatre and No Name Saloon.

From The Wall Street Journal

A family living in New York City or certain locales in California is likely to have much higher costs than one living elsewhere in the country.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• locality
• location
• neighborhood
• venue