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单词 locale
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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

Synonyms

  • emplacement
  • locality
  • location
  • locus
  • place
  • point
  • position
  • site
  • spot
  • venue
  • where
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Example Sentences

They chose a tropical island as the locale for their wedding. the locale of the story
Recent Examples on the Web Senoia is the latest example of a Georgia locale that leveraged its ties to a popular TV show or film. Rodney Ho, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 This Cincinnati locale is known not for just tiki drinks, but for the bourbon, barbecue and smoked chicken wings that round out the menu. Allison Jack, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 Try a classic chocolate and vanilla swirl, or try special regional flavors like charcoal, ube (purple sweet potato), matcha, red bean, melon, sesame, wasabi or even squid ink depending on the locale. Kate Springer, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 The announcement puts the party's search for a convention locale to rest, and comes days after the Nashville city council voted against a draft plan to hold the convention there. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2022 But the film is jolted alive by the ever-present Gyllenhaal, who haunts every frame of Dan Gilroy's film just as his Bloom can always be found stalking around the periphery of every sordid locale. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022 Despite the tropical locale, Bones didn't enjoy filming. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 But don’t ask Sobiloff to choose which locale has left the most lasting impression — that would be like trying to pick a favorite grandchild. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 Endless outdoor activities make this locale perfect for families, but The Lodge at Spruce Peak takes it a step further by creating a wellness retreat for kiddos, too. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

modification of French local, from local, adjective

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1

locale

noun

1
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something we found an ideal locale for our annual picnic

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • location
  • venue
  • place
  • locality
  • site
  • where
  • spot
  • position
  • scene
  • locus
  • region
  • emplacement
  • point
  • here
  • section
  • there
  • sector
  • precinct
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • setting
  • scene
  • background
  • scenery
  • backdrop
  • set
  • tableau
  • mise-en-scène
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