hail from

phrase

: to be or have been native to or a resident of

She hails from Chicago.

Examples of hail from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Within two years, an initial examination determined the meteorite hailed from Mars; scientists are now finally digging deeper, with stunning results. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

This particular style hails from the brand’s spring 2027 show and features a structural, angular neckline and equally structured bodice. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

The two attended Starksville High School in MIssissippi together, hail from the same hometown and, most importantly, are cousins. — Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

SoCal hails from Ardor Pictures, Ferrari Films, Live Nation Studios, Gulfstream Pictures and Luber Roklin Entertainment. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hail from

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• pisum
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum