English · Word Candidate

hometown

/ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: hometowns

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence.

Noun

Examples

These vehicles convey Esther from her hometown hospital, then to a city hospital, and finally from the city hospital in another hearselike conveyance […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Designating a decision or judgement that is biased, or perceived to be biased, in favour of local preference.

Noun

Examples

hometown decision, hometown verdict

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hometown” mean?

An individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence.

Is “hometown” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.