locals — people who live in a particular area, as opposed to visitors or tourists
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: people who live in a particular area, as opposed to visitors or tourists
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈloʊkəlz/
Example Sentences
- As soon as we got lost, we asked the locals for directions instead of trusting our GPS.
- The tourist tried to speak the local dialect, but the locals just burst out laughing.
- This tiny noodle shop isn't in any guidebook, but the locals swear it's the best in the city.
locals
NOUN[/ˈloʊkəlz/]
people who live in a particular area, as opposed to visitors or tourists
💡 Concept
The locals gather at the harbor every morning to sort the fresh catch.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈloʊkəlz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈləʊkəlz/
🌳Etymology
Rootloc(us)
Suffix--al + -s
🎵Rhyme
vocals
focal
yodels
🔗Collocations
ask the locals
local knowledge
locals recommend
friendly locals
talk to the locals
popular with the locals
📝Examples
“As soon as we got lost, we asked the locals for directions instead of trusting our GPS.”
😄 Fun example
“The tourist tried to speak the local dialect, but the locals just burst out laughing.”
“This tiny noodle shop isn't in any guidebook, but the locals swear it's the best in the city.”
😄 Fun example
“The locals were shocked to see a penguin waddling down the beach, until they realized it escaped from the zoo.”
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