locally

adverb

lo·​cal·​ly ˈlō-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce locally (audio)
1
: with respect to a particular place or situation
2
: nearby
3
: in the region of origin

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Take it from Kelly Hebert Senteno–an Atlantic Beach native who grew up here, still lives locally, and runs Jax Fishing Charters together with her captain husband, Wayne Senteno. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 In addition to its 16 venues locally, the festival’s binational Baja California Pilot Program will present performances in both Ensenada and Rosarito. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 Speech recognition runs locally with Vosk, so the robot can understand voice commands without needing the internet. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026 The Soccer Capital Summer at Sporting Park announced free concerts and performances in Kansas City, Kansas, from artists and DJs locally and nationally, along with games, food and other entertainment options for fans visiting while the tournament is active. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for locally

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of locally was in 1773

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

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