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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The Delivery ​Service Partner program is run by Amazon’s logistics arm and allows people ​to set up businesses to deliver packages locally. — Reuters, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026 And to bring the hotel to life, Fontenille looked locally, tapping ateliers such as Leblond Père et Fils to place bespoke woodwork. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 Restrictions and park closures are imposed locally according to fire‑risk levels. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Create a path for the easy, practical wins that help bend the AI innovation curve locally. — Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 4 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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