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

Phrases

next door to

: next 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

Aventura Mall’s owners just bought the next-door Esplanade — now renamed The Abbey at Aventura — and shoppers can expect better connections between the two centers. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025

Beyond the Lights Although Johnson City has been historically best known as the birthplace of President Lyndon Johnson, this next-door neighbor to Fredericksburg is enjoying a quiet renaissance. —Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025

Adverb

The commissioners went into closed session in a room right next door to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors’ chambers where the public portion of the meeting was held. —Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 Dec. 2025

As patrons arrive, they are seated at The Regular’s bar for a welcome cocktail before being escorted to the space next door. —Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025

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