.local

String Information
A-label ASCII form of the domain name, which is used internally in the DNS to represent this domain using the IDNA protocol
local
Category Classification based on purpose and governing global allocation policy
Special-use top-level domain
Script The writing system (script) used for this domain label
Latin Latn
Status The current delegation status of the string
Reserved
Technical Status
Not delegated
Remarks
The .local domain is used for Multicast DNS (mDNS), allowing devices to find each other on local networks without needing a central DNS server. Commonly used by services like Bonjour/ZeroConf, it helps discover devices like printer.local or speaker.local connected to your local network.

For further information, see Multicast DNS (RFC 6762).