1
: with respect to a particular place or situation
2
: nearby
3
: in the region of origin

Examples of locally in a Sentence

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Private roads and most roads managed locally are not included in this closure. Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026 Per the pro, part of what makes the street so special is that every shop is locally owned and operated, giving the downtown a distinct feel. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 While the market is shifting into balance nationally, there is wide divergence locally. Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 July 2026 This may be thanks to The Hub, a chain of pickleball facilities that have opened locally in recent years, according to Strachan. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for locally

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of locally was in 1773

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“Locally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locally. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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