homegrown

adjective

home·​grown ˈhōm-ˈgrōn 

1

: grown or produced at home or in a particular local area

homegrown vegetables

homegrown films

2

: native to or characteristic of a particular area

the festival will feature homegrown artists

Examples of homegrown in a Sentence

The family sells their homegrown vegetables at the local market.

The music festival will feature some homegrown talent this year.

Recent Examples on the Web

The concept of the New Wave Fashion Awards was introduced last fall in a bid to turbocharge local creativity, nurture creative talent, and identify homegrown creative directors of tomorrow. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026

Prince George loves homegrown beetroot high in antioxidants, which will most likely be in the mix. —Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026

The location places one of Austin’s most recognizable brands in front of millions of travelers each year, offering jewelry and accessories rooted in Texas heritage, reflecting a broader effort by airport officials to showcase homegrown retailers like Amy’s Ice Cream and BookPeople. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026

The boutiques are excellent—look out for homegrown brands such as Ate Neo shoes (that give Birkenstock a run for their money) at the beachside store. —Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for homegrown

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone

Kids Definition

homegrown

adjective

home·​grown ˈhōm-ˈgrōn 

1

: grown or made at home or nearby

homegrown vegetables

2

: native to or characteristic of a particular place

homegrown artists