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.
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In addition to workshops and demonstrations, the gardening event will feature a succulent swap, tool sharpening (limits apply), and a marketplace to shop a variety of plants, birdhouses and homegrown edible items at a farmers market.
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Grounded in a mix of culinary styles and featuring homegrown flavors that define Southern cooking, this spot catalyzed a new interest in North Mississippi restaurants that’s still going strong over three decades later.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The all-day event is attended by top homegrown producers, actors, musicians and execs.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
While much of Denver East’s roster is homegrown, the Angels’ other X-factor is an import.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Grounded in a mix of culinary styles and featuring homegrown flavors that define Southern cooking, this spot catalyzed a new interest in North Mississippi restaurants that’s still going strong over three decades later.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The all-day event is attended by top homegrown producers, actors, musicians and execs.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
While much of Denver East’s roster is homegrown, the Angels’ other X-factor is an import.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Homegrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homegrown. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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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
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