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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The primary concern locally will be strong to damaging straight line winds capable of bringing down tree limbs and causing isolated power outages. Eric Fisher, CBS News, 6 June 2026 Using more locally made parts also helped make Chinese robots 20% or more cheaper than foreign models on average, Morgan Stanley said. Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 6 June 2026 The Winding Creek Road compound is a marquee project for Terry Development, known locally for one-off custom projects rather than subdivisions. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026 The latter's Side Practice Coffee is known locally as an incubator for rising talent. Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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