nearby

adverb or adjective

near·​by nir-ˈbī 

ˈnir-ˌbī

: close at hand

Synonyms of nearby

• near
• close
• neighboring

Examples of nearby in a Sentence

grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child

I'll be nearby if you need anything

Recent Examples on the Web

The best meals arrive slowly, with water nearby, warm air moving through the room, and service that makes staying longer feel like the only sensible decision. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Another attendee, 28-year-old Jerard Jackson, was reported missing after the festival, July 29, and his body was later found in the woods nearby. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

What to do nearby Set in the heart of Teton Village, Faraway puts guests steps from the Bridger gondola, at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and provides convenient ski valet service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

And don’t sleep on the numerous opportunities for pairing your camping trip with a visit to a dog-friendly winery nearby. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nearby

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny

Kids Definition

nearby

adverb or adjective

near·​by ni(ə)r-ˈbī 

ˈni(ə)r-ˌbī

: close at hand