Hometown. Punctuation

Thinking SpainIs the punctuation correct? Is there another possibility?
Your 'hometown' is where you were born.

You don't need the quotes. I imagine, though, that you are trying to call attention to the word for your students, so then it's OK.

In point of fact, I'd say your hometown is where you lived as a child. For example, I was born in a hos

Hi Jim,

I always though that your hometown is where you where born and lived as a child. So it is just where you lived as a child then. Is there a word for where you were born?

Thanks

TS

Hi Jim,

Is there a word for where you were born? Yes there is, 'birthplace'.

I found this explanation. Do

Thinking SpainI found this explanation. Do you agree?
Hometown or home town is used as a generic term for the city or town where one grew up or was born. Also, for the place of one's principal residence. It is not to be confused with birthplace, although the two can be the same place.

Yes, I agree.

CJ

Hi Jim,

Now I am completely sure that the definition is right.

Thank you my teacher.

TS