place of origin

noun phrase

: the place where something is made or created
The wine is named for its place of origin.

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It can also be used for archaeological analysis, where isotopes help scientists determine a specimen’s age and place of origin. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 The ruling on Friday allows migrants to contest deportations to countries other than their place of origin. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Violations can result in orders to return animals to their place of origin or in the animals being quarantined at the place that received them. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026 Two of these sources told the outlet that Beijing could route the shipment of the defenses through third countries to hide their place of origin. — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for place of origin

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“Place of origin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/place%20of%20origin. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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