Added 9 October 2026 hometown /ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/ noun Categories: PlacesRare Words In Latin: patria Wiktionary noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about hometown at Wordnik → Where our words come from → The town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence. he never went back to his hometown again Related Words: homelandbirthplacehomedomiciletownshipvillageresidencecitytowncommunecommunallocality Back to today's word