Hometown

/ˌˈhoʊmˌˈtaʊn/

/ˈhʌʊmtaʊn/

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Other forms: hometowns

Definitions of hometown

noun
the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence

“he never went back to his hometown again”

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type of:
town
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

Pronunciation

/ˌˈhoʊmˌˈtaʊn/

/ˈhʌʊmtaʊn/

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