hail from

phrase

: to be or have been native to or a resident of
She hails from Chicago.

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Immigrants poured in from Latin America, too, especially Chileans, who hailed from a country rich in precious metals, and who taught many a New England lawyer and Midwestern farm boy the art of mining. — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 For the red carpet occasion, Chan opted for a look hailing from Ferragamo’s resort 2027 collection, an amalgamation of looks inspired by 1920s dressing and attitude. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 Unlike most New York governors, Hochul is not from New York City or its suburbs, but hails from the Buffalo area -- a more than six-hour drive away. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 The remarks struck at longstanding inequalities between Jews of European origin and Jews hailing from the Middle East, setting off a political and media firestorm. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hail from

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hail from was in 1825

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“Hail from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hail%20from. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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