hyperlocal

adjective

hy·​per·​lo·​cal ˌhī-pər-ˈlō-kəl How to pronounce hyperlocal (audio)
: limited to a very small geographical area
hyperlocal news/weather
hyperlocal marketing
Public health authorities have responded by shifting efforts away from mass vaccination sites and focusing on communities with the lowest vaccination rates. This hyperlocal approach … hinges on making the shots easy to reach …Jon Schuppe et al.

Examples of hyperlocal in a Sentence

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NeighborRun, a hyperlocal errand-sharing platform. Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026 Dining options lean into hyperlocal offerings; Canoe Bay grows its own produce in an extensive on-site organic garden. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026 The state is home to dozens of independent news operations that offer statewide or hyperlocal coverage. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 The headliner is Tanière3, awarded two Michelin stars for what the guide describes as avant-garde boreal cuisine — think hyperlocal Quebec ingredients reinterpreted with serious technique. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hyperlocal

Word History

Etymology

hyper- + local entry 1

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hyperlocal was in 1921

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“Hyperlocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperlocal. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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