place of origin

noun phrase

: the place where something is made or created
The wine is named for its place of origin.

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Mexican food is beloved worldwide, but nothing compares to tasting dishes in their place of origin. — Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Two of these sources told the outlet that Beijing could route the shipment of the defenses through third countries to hide their place of origin. — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2026 There have been plenty of attempts in the past to mislead consumers about a wine’s place of origin in the name of saving costs or commanding a higher price. — Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Jan. 2026 Recipients are listed below with their age, current residence and place of origin. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for place of origin

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“Place of origin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/place%20of%20origin. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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