down-home
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of down-home
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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And she was adventurous enough to employ down-home lead acoustic guitar, banjo and jug-band backing on several cuts when very few associated with jazz would go there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
It became an article of faith that unless a president was able to present himself as a down-home guy, he didn't have a chance.
From Salon ● May 16, 2025
Among those responding with comments: Cracker Barrel restaurants and Dollar General stores, keeping the down-home vibe going.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2025
And while Walz’s down-home, aw-shucks demeanor has captivated America, it’s also a sharp reminder of how different his finances are from those of the average politician.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2024
At first I thought them Canadians also done something to the wild gooses and ducks sitting in the water so’s they don’t tear ’way once you come near ’em the way them down-home birds do.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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