hometown

noun

home·​town ˈhōm-ˈtau̇n 

often attributive

: the city or town where one was born or grew up

also : the place of one's principal residence

Examples of hometown in a Sentence

She returned to her hometown to stay after college.

Recent Examples on the Web

Teller and Sperry also attended the 2025 Super Bowl, where the couple had a rooting interest (he Chiefs played Teller's hometown team, the Philadelphia Eagles, in New Orleans. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025

McCarthy downplayed the emotion of returning to face his hometown team. —Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

By anchoring himself in San Juan, Bad Bunny gave his supporters from around the world a new and compelling reason to book flights, hotels, and dinners—all while reinforcing his connection to his hometown and showcasing Puerto Rico's global relevance as a cultural hub. —Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Víctor Martínez, barber to six-time grand slam winner Carlos Alcaraz, explains that the tennis star’s influence is being felt in his hometown. —Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hometown

• chinatown
• tumbledown
• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown

Kids Definition

hometown

noun

home·​town -ˈtau̇n 

: the city or town where one was born or grew up