hometown

[ˈhoʊm.taʊn]

hometown Definition

the town or city where a person was born or grew up, or with which they are mainly associated.

Using hometown: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hometown" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm going back to my hometown for the holidays.

  • Example

    Her hometown is a small village in the countryside.

  • Example

    He has fond memories of his hometown.

  • Example

    The team won the championship in their hometown stadium.

hometown Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hometown

Phrases with hometown

  • to move away from the town or city where one was born or grew up

    Example

    She left her hometown to pursue her career in the big city.

  • a person who is celebrated or admired in their hometown for their achievements or contributions

    Example

    The mayor declared a day in honor of the hometown hero who won an Olympic gold medal.

  • a feeling of affection and loyalty towards one's hometown, often expressed through support for local sports teams or cultural events

    Example

    The community showed their hometown pride by attending the annual festival and parade.

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Summary: hometown in Brief

'Hometown' [ˈhoʊm.taʊn] refers to the town or city where a person was born or grew up, or with which they are mainly associated. It can be used to describe a place of origin or a place of sentimental value, as in 'He has fond memories of his hometown.' Phrases like 'leave one's hometown' and 'hometown hero' add depth to the term, while 'hometown pride' denotes a sense of affection and loyalty towards one's hometown.

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