Synonyms

hometown

American

[hohm-toun] / ˈhoʊmˈtaʊn /

noun

the town or city in which a person lives or was born, or from which a person comes.

adjective

of or relating to a hometown.

a hometown welcome.

Etymology

Origin of hometown

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; home + town

Example Sentences

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Prior to joining the Journal in 2018, she was a reporter for the Associated Press and worked for several local newspapers covering police and public safety, including her hometown Denver Post and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 41-year-old superstar was overcome with emotion on Wednesday during the Lakers' road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in what might well turn out to James' final appearance in his hometown.

From Barron's

It might be a long way from those hedonistic Ibiza days, but Jones himself took a shine to Rodgers' hometown and re-located from Paris - where he had been living.

From BBC

In his video to Target staff this week, Fiddelke acknowledged the tumult engulfing the company’s hometown before falling back on the familiar language of the joint letter.

From The Wall Street Journal

For years, Emin has championed her hometown with passionate support and her belief in its beauty, sunset and skies.

From BBC

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