homegrown

[hohm-grohn]

adjective

1. grown grown or produced at home or in a particular region for local consumption.

   homegrown tomatoes.

2. native to, characteristic of, or developed in a particular region.

   the music of our own homegrown musicians; a community known for its homegrown hospitality; America’s homegrown terrorists.

Word History and Origins

Origin of homegrown¹

First recorded in 1635–45; home + grown

Example Sentences

Now, homegrown rivals have overtaken Western brands in China in many industries.

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Despite the Thanksgiving holidays, the impact in the US was limited with American airlines still favouring homegrown Boeings over Airbus.

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At the same time, China’s homegrown film industry has matured, leading to more locally-produced movies at the box office.

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Still, since DeepSeek first burst onto the scene in January this year with a low-cost model that could rival those by Western counterparts, the momentum in China’s homegrown AI scene has been building.

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"We're so excited to be a part of Olympia to showcase the very best homegrown and international entertainment," he added.

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Related Words

• domestic