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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Wegmans plans to hire 400 to 500 employees for the new store, with most positions being filled locally. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The Sunday storms are expected to remain below severe levels, but could produce locally heavy rainfall. — Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Habitat Home decor, locally made artisan items, one-of-a-kind gifts, ceramics, art, and textiles are stylishly displayed at this shop founded by a retired Marine. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 Turkey has resumed selling arms and even entered into co-production agreements for locally assembling its drones in Egypt. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locally

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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