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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Started in 1990 by Chinese gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Li Ning, the namesake brand has grown into one of the most recognizable homegrown sports companies.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Their answers, encompassing both Washington’s most famous sites and humble homegrown architectural forms, paint a portrait of America in three dimensions.
—Time, 2 June 2026
The new six-episode season begins with the discovery of a body in the river that is soon linked to the Marlow Amateur Dramatics Society and a homegrown Hollywood star.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 June 2026
The resort’s cocktail program is a bit hit-or-miss, though high marks for Beach Shack’s High Road cocktail made with whiskey, Mirto liqueur, homegrown honey, and lemon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
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John Liu, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Their answers, encompassing both Washington’s most famous sites and humble homegrown architectural forms, paint a portrait of America in three dimensions.
—Time, 2 June 2026
The new six-episode season begins with the discovery of a body in the river that is soon linked to the Marlow Amateur Dramatics Society and a homegrown Hollywood star.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 June 2026
The resort’s cocktail program is a bit hit-or-miss, though high marks for Beach Shack’s High Road cocktail made with whiskey, Mirto liqueur, homegrown honey, and lemon.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 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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