neighborhood

Definition of neighborhoodnext
1
as in vicinity
an approximate amount, extent, or degree a movie that's said to have cost in the neighborhood of 100 million dollars

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2
as in district
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature are you familiar with the city's Latino neighborhood?

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3
as in town
the people living in a particular area invited practically the whole neighborhood over for a big party

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4
as in backyard
an adjoining region or space we were somewhere in the neighborhood of the Capitol because we could see the dome

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Recent Examples of neighborhood Based on the bestseller by Baek Hee-na, the film captures a live stage performance of the story about a young girl who meets a magical elderly fairy in an old neighborhood bathhouse. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026 Garcia said detectives have learned that Serrano was not connected to the initial domestic disturbance call that brought officers to the neighborhood. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 For example, his steady job working in a bookstore blows up when it is set on fire and destroyed by those bullies ruling the neighborhood. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026 Altman’s visitation and funeral services are scheduled for Thursday and Friday at the St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in the Ashburn neighborhood. Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neighborhood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborhood
Noun
  • In addition to wandering tourists, expect to see theater crew, set designers, actors, and matronly sensei in pastel kimonos and big, pinned up hairdos haunting the vicinity.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Here's what to know about where the Artemis II astronauts are right now, and when they're expected to reach the vicinity of the moon.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Those comments largely served as a testament to the staunch conservative’s willingness to work across the aisle to secure funding for his district.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • After more than a year of searching, Executive Director Cody Lund said that only three lots in downtown Boise were large enough to consider, and none were contiguous with the district’s property by The Grove.
    Mark Dee April 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Begin with a night in Drake Bay, the remote gateway town to Corcovado National Park.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Organizers said two-thirds of the participants who signed up lived outside big cities, a 40% increase over last time in those from suburban, small town and rural addresses.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • One woman was paying $600 per month to live in a storage shed in the muddy backyard cluttered with junk and dotted with dog poop.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Harbor locals should boast that one of the county’s singularly excellent pizzerias is in their backyard.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • From waddling walks to curious interactions, tune into our live cams on social media to get a real-time look at how these penguins behave.
    Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • On Friday, Orion is scheduled to fire its thrusters to fine tune its path toward the moon.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, just outside, worship continued, as faith leaders and community members took part in a Holy Thursday service of their own.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Another effort will be going into local schools to make sure students understand that a simple mistake can be the start of something tragic for everyone in the mountain communities.
    Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The two cities say the rules could significantly reduce revenue from card rooms, which are a major source of funding for local government services, according to ABC News.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Kuwait’s Al Salmi tanker was attacked at the port connected to the United Arab Emirates city better known as a destination for influencers, Reuters and The New York Times reported.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Stay in Montezuma, a charming old fishing village with a bohemian heart.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Lehecka, a 24-year-old from a small village north of Prague, will be playing in his first Masters 1000 final.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborhood. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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