neighbor

¹neigh·bor

noun \ˈnā-bər\

Definition of NEIGHBOR

1

: one living or located near another

2

: fellow man

Examples of NEIGHBOR

1. We invited our friends and neighbors.
2. Canada is a neighbor of the U.S.
3. Venus is Earth's nearest neighbor.

Origin of NEIGHBOR

Middle English, from Old English nēahgebūr (akin to Old High German nāhgibūr); akin to Old English nēah near and Old English gebūr dweller — more at nigh, boor

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with NEIGHBOR

caber, labor, saber, tabor, weber