barrio

noun

Definition of barrionext
as in ghetto

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Recent Examples of barrio The barrio walks are often hosted in popular neighborhood gathering places, like grocery stores and local businesses, said Alan Chavoya, an organizer with the alliance. — Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Maduro’s removal could weaken Chavismo but not erase its networks in the military, bureaucracy and low-income barrios. — Robert Muggah, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026 Spanish pop-rock singer-singer musician Leiva talks to camera about his life, a childhood accident, his barrio, the band Pereza, friendship with Joaquín Sabina, and a problem with his vocal chords which threatens to end his career. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025 The Greek chorus, substituted for the women living around the barrio, brings a distinct touch as well. — Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for barrio
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  1. district
  2. neighborhood
  3. hood
  4. enclave
  5. section
Noun
  • Khan, whose estate has not become an AI hub in the way that London’s King’s Cross district has, says there’s no sign yet that AI will empty Canary Wharf of its white-collar workers.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Acton holds a narrow edge over Republican firebrand Vivek Ramaswamy, while Kaptur is contending with a tough reelection battle after Ohio Republicans redrew the boundaries of the longtime congresswoman’s district to pull in more GOP voters.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of district
Noun
  • Chez Fonfon sits at the crux of Five Points South, a neighborhood named for five streets that converge in a star shape where streetcars connecting the then suburb of Highland to the city once rumbled.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Today, the customer base reflects the diversity of the surrounding neighborhood, with shoppers of all backgrounds stopping in for specialty products, custom cuts and prepared foods.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of neighborhood
Noun
  • The collection’s ready-to-wear offering includes parkas and puffers, which feature adjustable hoods and hems, zipped pockets, and ventilation.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Under the hood, buyers will have access to multiple powertrain choices depending on the region.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of hood
Noun
  • John McEnroe and Patty Smyth picked up a contemporary beachfront home in Malibu’s exclusive Paradise Cove enclave in 2015 for $21 million.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The former White House advisors bought a $30 million plot of land in the ridiculously exclusive enclave almost six years ago during the height of COVID for obvious reasons.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of enclave
Noun
  • That album drew Simmons’ bass and Bindeman’s drums to the fore of the mix, letting Harris’ guitar and vocals foam behind the rhythm section’s discrete peaks.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Elephants in the Fog competed in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival this year, winning the Jury Prize.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Barrio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrio. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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