locally

adverb

lo·​cal·​ly ˈlō-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce locally (audio)
1
: with respect to a particular place or situation
2
: nearby
3
: in the region of origin

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He’s also directed locally at the New London Barn Playhouse, as well as for theaters throughout the country. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025 Abdullah starred locally at Antelope High and American River College. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Coffee drinks include both locally roasted Pure Intentions coffee and espresso drinks and Cafe du Monde, the New Orleans-famous chicory coffee. Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025 One-bedroom rent costs jumped locally in July, as national prices remained mostly steady, according to the new National Rent Report from Zumper released Wednesday. Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for locally

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of locally was in 1773

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“Locally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locally. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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