hometown

noun

Definition of hometownnext
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the city or town where you were born or grew up She returned to her hometown to stay after college.

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Recent Examples of hometown Like its ever-growing hometown, Soby’s shrimp and grits recipe is constantly evolving. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025 In his first game with the Giants after signing a hometown discount $6 million, one-year deal, the former Palo Alto High star batted cleanup. — Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025 The Duchess of Sussex leaned into her love of cooking, gardening, creating and entertaining for friends new and old across the eight-episode show, which was filmed in her hometown of Montecito and premiered on March 4. — Janine Henni, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The boys' hometown, Lawrenceville, a suburb of Atlanta, is located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown. — James Powel, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hometown

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