next-door

1 of 2

adjective

ˈneks(t)-ˈdȯr 

: located or living in the next building, house, apartment, or room

broadly : nearby, adjacent

next door

2 of 2

adverb

: in or to the next building, house, apartment, or room

lives next door

broadly : in or at an adjacent place

see also:

next door to

Synonyms of next-door

Adjective

• near
• close
• nearby
• neighboring

Examples of next-door in a Sentence

Adjective

a next-door neighbor who is always helpful and friendly

Adverb

He bought the house next door.

I'll be staying in the room next door.

Canada is right next door to the U.S.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

One of the Heuers’ next-door neighbors, however, occupies more of a middle ground. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Over the five hours that follow, the series tracks what led to the tragedy — specifically, his complicated relationship with his resentful, bigoted next-door neighbor, Clive (David Morrissey). — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Adverb

Jeff Swickard, a University of Oregon grad, bought Big Pink, Portland’s most iconic office tower, in an all-cash deal, then bought the building next door. — Brian Malarkey, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Abu Dhabi’s first Time Out Market will gather 16 kitchens from the city’s leading chefs and homegrown operators, and Gymkhana, Barrafina and Le Palais extend the offer next door at Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences. — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1744, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1579, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for next-door

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

Kids Definition

next-door

1 of 2 adjective

: located or living in the next building, house, apartment, or room

next-door neighbors

next door

2 of 2 adverb

: in or to the next building, house, apartment, or room