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

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

The Balvenie is the sister distillery to its next-door neighbor Glenfiddich (both are owned by Scottish company William Grant & Sons). — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Adverb

Today, one of Hamilton’s former homes sits directly next door to Sol y Sombra, the 20-acre estate where O’Keeffe spent the final years of her life. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

Agents also searched a nearby cannabis dispensary located next door to the senator’s office. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 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