vicinities

noun

plural of vicinity
as in neighborhoods
an adjoining region or space there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital

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  1. neighborhoods
  2. backyards
Noun
  • Cherry residents say developers and city leaders must do a better job protecting neighborhoods from preventable disturbances during big projects.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Olathe is closer to adding a new duplex housing development near the Cedar Creek and Cedar Glenn residential neighborhoods in northwest Olathe.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of neighborhoods
Noun
  • The suspect fled on a bike through nearby backyards in an attempt to get away before officers contacted him in the street, Patterson said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Ballparks, backyards, beaches, and picnics, summer snacking practically begs you to ditch the fork and knife and use your hands.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of backyards
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