hometown
word
/ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/
HOHM-town
/hˈəʊmtaʊn/
HOHM-town
Definition
The city or town where you were born or grew up.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used when talking about personal history. Often follows possessives ('my hometown'). Can refer to either birth or upbringing place. Not typically used for large cities unless meant personally.
Spanish: ciudad natal - pueblo natalPortuguese (BR): cidade natal - terra natalPortuguese (PT): cidade natal - terra natalChinese (Simplified): 家乡 - 故乡Chinese (Traditional): 家鄉 - 故鄉Hindi: पैत्रिक शहर - जन्मस्थलArabic: مسقط الرأس - البلدة الأمBengali: নিজ শহর - বাড়ির শহরRussian: родной городJapanese: 故郷 - ふるさとVietnamese: quê hương - quê nhàKorean: 고향Turkish: memleketUrdu: آبائی شہرIndonesian: kampung halaman
Example Sentences
She goes back to her hometown every summer.
basic
There are many famous foods in my hometown.
basic
I haven't visited my hometown in years—I really miss it.
natural
People from my hometown are very friendly and always help each other.
natural
No matter where I go, I always remember my hometown.
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My hometown is very small and quiet.
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