locally

adverb

lo·​cal·​ly ˈlō-k(ə-)lē 

1

: with respect to a particular place or situation

2

: nearby

3

: in the region of origin

Examples of locally in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because the technology is built, owned, and governed locally, organizations retain control of critical infrastructure rather than relying on overseas providers. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Another will need specialty chemicals or active pharmaceutical ingredients that cannot be sourced locally on workable terms. — Krutarth Shah, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Private roads and most roads managed locally are not included in this closure. — Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026

While the market is shifting into balance nationally, there is wide divergence locally. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for locally

• vocally