homegrown
adjective
home·grown
ˈhōm-ˈgrōn 
1
: grown or produced at home or in a particular local area
homegrown vegetables
homegrown films
2
: native to or characteristic of a particular area
the festival will feature homegrown artists
Examples of homegrown in a Sentence
The family sells their homegrown vegetables at the local market.
The music festival will feature some homegrown talent this year.
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But officials debate how much of the improvement can be attributed to training by foreign pilots versus an increase in hours that Chinese pilots are logging in homegrown training programs.
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Helene Cooper, New York Times, 5 June 2024
Traditionally, the 49ers have rewarded a homegrown player with a top-of-the-market contract extension around training camp in late July, or, in Nick Bosa’s case last year, just before the season opener.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Gardeners of all skill levels can spread joy in their communities by growing and gifting homegrown bouquets.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
The 90 million acres of homegrown corn could be a solution to the supply shortage.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2024
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Helene Cooper, New York Times, 5 June 2024
Traditionally, the 49ers have rewarded a homegrown player with a top-of-the-market contract extension around training camp in late July, or, in Nick Bosa’s case last year, just before the season opener.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
Gardeners of all skill levels can spread joy in their communities by growing and gifting homegrown bouquets.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
The 90 million acres of homegrown corn could be a solution to the supply shortage.
—Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2024
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homegrown
adjective
home·grown
ˈhōm-ˈgrōn
1
: grown or made at home or nearby
homegrown vegetables
2
: native to or characteristic of a particular place
homegrown artists
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