Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ghetto
Noun
-
Some people even shared old photos of Indigenous peoples wearing the hoods, noting that the originators of the design kept the fur outward to break cold wind and trap snow.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026 -
The company says its solution allows solar panels to be integrated directly into the hood, bonnet, and roof of a vehicle.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
What really drove the initial engagement was the doubt that the show was real; people didn’t believe that there was a progressive theater company like ours ready to tell the story of Anita Franco and her journey from the barrios of Frankfurt.—
David Zucker,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Garden City, a small but growing enclave almost entirely surrounded by Boise, has 85 employees.—
Scott McIntosh,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Telluride is a remote enclave on the Western Slope, which no doubt plays into its charm.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Walsh thinks that if HJR 4209 were to pass, costly lawsuits would follow the loss of Republican districts.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
-
The idea is that districts could better coordinate and share some of the more expensive and difficult-to-find resources, such as speech language pathologists or school psychologists.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
-
His parents recalled playfully hitting him with pool noodles during his progressions, a routine that eventually drew in a growing group of neighborhood kids for daily practices.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The Table of Contents is divided along the parts of a young body, with sections titled Heads Up!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Barry points to the central section of the pitch, on either side of the halfway line, to make his point.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Ghetto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghetto. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share