homegrown

American  

[hohm-grohn] / ˈhoʊmˈgroʊn /

adjective

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of homegrown

First recorded in 1635–45; home + grown

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Example Sentences

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homegrown

But the market has become much tougher: Tesla’s share of China’s battery-EV market fell to 6.6% in the second quarter, from more than 15% in 2020, as homegrown competitors have gained ground.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

America’s homegrown narratives also have a distinctively national flavor, portraying the choices made by individuals as determining their fate.

From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026

In the face of fierce competition and limitations on its access to US components and chips being used to build AI infrastructure, the country has spurred homegrown development of the technology.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Yet, hiring a splashy lateral group was a stark departure from Cravath’s homegrown ethos.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

I grabbed my knitting bag and got out of there before she could think of some other homegrown skill for me to learn.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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