homegrown

American  

[hohm-grohn] / ˈhoʊmˈgroʊn /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of homegrown

First recorded in 1635–45; home + grown

Example Sentences

Over the years, European governments helped finance or promote multiple homegrown search engines but found little traction to rival Google.

From The Wall Street Journal

And while that ban opened the door for homegrown platforms to emerge, none have come close to matching TikTok's success.

From BBC

In a country known for its tempered approach to homegrown entertainment, TV studios are typically careful about which shows they invest in and how.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement released on Wednesday, YouTube and the BBC said the deal will showcase "the best homegrown storytelling and news from across the BBC".

From BBC

What does TSMC’s expansion to the U.S. mean for homegrown chip manufacturers?

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• domestic