Word
hometown
Phoneticshome·town, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/
UK/hˈəʊmtaʊn/
Definitions
01place of birth or childhood
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. the town or city where you were born or spent your childhood.
n. the town or city of one's birth or upbringing, often carrying a strong emotional or cultural connection.
“Even though she lives in London now, she visits her hometown every Christmas.”
“Returning to his hometown after twenty years, he was struck by how the quiet streets of his youth had transformed into a bustling commercial hub.”
Usage
Commonly used with possessive adjectives like 'my', 'your', or 'his'.
Synonyms
02local bias
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Sports Informal
n. used to describe a decision or person that favors the local team or area.
n. used attributively to designate a decision, judgment, or person biased in favor of local interests or participants.
“The referee was accused of making a hometown decision for the local team.”
“The visiting team complained about the hometown officiating, arguing that the crowd's energy had clearly influenced the referee's final ruling.”
Usage
Usually appears before another noun, such as 'hometown crowd' or 'hometown hero'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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