English

hometown

ˌhoʊmˈtaʊn, ˈhoʊm.taʊn
Meaning: the town where you were born or lived as a child
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈhoʊm.taʊn

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Example sentences

I returned to my hometown after ten years.
I returned to my hometown after ten years.
He continues to rep his hometown wherever he goes.
He continues to rep his hometown wherever he goes.
We still make occasional visits to our hometown to see old friends.
We still make occasional visits to our hometown to see old friends.
He decided to open a fast-food franchise in his hometown.
He decided to open a fast-food franchise in his hometown.

Usage Notes

Refers to the place of one's birth or upbringing. It can also be the place of current fixed residence if one identifies strongly with it.

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