hometown
noun
home·town
ˈhōm-ˈtau̇n 
often attributive
: the city or town where one was born or grew up
also
: the place of one's principal residence
Examples of hometown in a Sentence
She returned to her hometown to stay after college.
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Consider it a hometown tour led by a queen who’s captivated the world but still knows exactly where to find the best pho, the coolest art, and the perfect perch to watch someone else tear up the dance floor.
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Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
But longtime Knicks fans and bandwagoners alike will appreciate this record’s dedication to the sounds of his hometown—more specifically, its parks system, a place that has brought him refuge, community, and inspiration over the years.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
His father, Kenneth, was a pacifist and a conscientious objector in World War II, which made the family somewhat outcast in its small hometown.
—Barbara Isenberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Rogers has allowed one run in 10⅓ innings across two starts against his hometown Padres, the last in 2024 (5⅓ IP, 1 ER).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
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Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
But longtime Knicks fans and bandwagoners alike will appreciate this record’s dedication to the sounds of his hometown—more specifically, its parks system, a place that has brought him refuge, community, and inspiration over the years.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
His father, Kenneth, was a pacifist and a conscientious objector in World War II, which made the family somewhat outcast in its small hometown.
—Barbara Isenberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Rogers has allowed one run in 10⅓ innings across two starts against his hometown Padres, the last in 2024 (5⅓ IP, 1 ER).
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026
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“Hometown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hometown. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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hometown
noun
home·town
-ˈtau̇n
: the city or town where one was born or grew up
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