next-door

adjective

ˈneks(t)-ˈdȯr How to pronounce next-door (audio)
Definition of next-doornext
as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance a next-door neighbor who is always helpful and friendly

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Recent Examples of next-door Barber, 50, played the family’s next-door neighbor Kimmy Gibbler and Loughlin, 62, played Jesse’s love interest (and ultimately his wife), Rebecca Donaldson. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 The show’s young cast rocketed to superstardom, particularly Adam Brody (as pop culture obsessive Seth Cohen), Mischa Barton (as girl-next-door Marissa Cooper), and Rachel Bilson (as the popular Summer Roberts). — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 The building’s super and a next-door neighbor said the victim lived above the second-floor unit where the explosion occurred. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 For context, Luze is a small hotel chain and restaurant group from next-door Navarre, and Luze San Sebastián is the brand's first serious move into luxury hotels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for next-door
Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
  1. near
  2. close
  3. nearby
  4. neighboring
Adjective
  • Keeping him and his elite scoring ability would give the Red Wings a much more realistic ability to compete in the near future.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The layoffs come as Ellison has been quietly rebuilding her business after several years of near-dormancy.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of near
Adjective
  • The technology, used in all Metro Nashville Public Schools, didn’t spot the weapon because the shooter wasn’t close enough to cameras for the system to get an accurate read and activate the alarm, the district said.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • June 21 – July 22 A plan with someone close may need to fit what serves you close to home.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • In nearby Indianapolis, the annual gaming convention GenCon has had record-breaking attendance for the past two years with about 74,000 attendees and more than 800 vendors in 2026, according to its website.
    — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Two of the Falcon Heavy’s boosters will make their way back to nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for a landing, aiming for touchdowns at Landing Zones 2 and 40.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of nearby
Adjective
  • Lake’s drop of about 200 students, far smaller than in neighboring districts, likely reflects the limited number of private schools in the county, making vouchers less viable for many families, officials have said.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The outbreak also crossed into neighboring Uganda, which has since stopped transmission, according to WHO.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of neighboring

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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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