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

Ultimately, homegrown hospitality and consistency are the top priorities at Florence. —Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026

Their products are too expensive compared to the homegrown ones. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026

Many of these homegrown Hurricanes grew up minutes away from the stadium, played on the fields nearby, got their love for the game around it. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2026

There’s also nearby Mamsha Al Saadiyat, a vibrant beachfront promenade of bars and restaurants home to some of Abu Dhabi's best homegrown casual spots. —Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 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