NYT Dictionary

LOCALE

/loʊˈkæl/
Nounlo-CALElo-cale · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The place where something happens.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French local (adj), nominal use of the adjective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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