hyperlocal

adjective

hy·​per·​lo·​cal ˌhī-pər-ˈlō-kəl How to pronounce hyperlocal (audio)
: limited to a very small geographical area
hyperlocal news/weather
hyperlocal marketing
Public health authorities have responded by shifting efforts away from mass vaccination sites and focusing on communities with the lowest vaccination rates. This hyperlocal approach … hinges on making the shots easy to reach …Jon Schuppe et al.

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This hyperlocal holiday celebrates the day that women, who were once restricted from being in the Sazerac Bar, to take it over in protest. Marcea Cazel, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025 Sustainable seafood, hyperlocal ingredients, and regional recipes are all finding their way onto the dinner menus of cruise lines seeking to create a more culturally immersive experience for their guests. Erica Silverstein, AFAR Media, 22 July 2025 Pitbull joins a number of Latin acts who’ve partnered with Apple Maps to create hyperlocal guides, including Young Miko, Becky G and Camila Cabello. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 19 July 2025 From hyperlocal offers tailored to specific communities to bundled services that deliver convenience and savings, the potential to evolve with consumer needs and habits has never been greater. Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hyperlocal

Word History

Etymology

hyper- + local entry 1

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hyperlocal was in 1921

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“Hyperlocal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperlocal. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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