hometown
/ˈhəʊmtaʊn/ · /ˈhoʊmtaʊn/
CEFR level A2Topic CityWord #865 in the learning path
家乡；故乡
Definitions
n. The town or city where you grew up or come from.
家乡；故乡
Example
I return to my hometown every summer to visit relatives.
我每年夏天都回家乡探望亲人。
Many graduates leave their hometown to seek better employment opportunities in larger urban centres.
许多毕业生离开家乡，前往更大的城市寻求更好的就业机会。
Collocations
- return to your hometown
- leave your hometown
- hometown residents
Word family
- home (n.)
Usage tip
可指小镇或城市，不一定是出生地。
FAQ
- What does hometown mean?
- The town or city where you grew up or come from.
- How is hometown pronounced?
- UK /ˈhəʊmtaʊn/, US /ˈhoʊmtaʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
