vicinity

noun

və-ˈsi-nə-tē How to pronounce vicinity (audio)
Definition of vicinitynext
1
as in neighborhood
an adjoining region or space there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital

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2
as in proximity
the state or condition of being near the vicinity of the town's only elementary school was one reason why the young couple bought the house

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3
as in tune
an approximate amount, extent, or degree starting salaries in that field are in the vicinity of $50,000 a year

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Recent Examples of vicinity These emotions are pertinent not only to the plant or leaf itself but also to living matter in its vicinity. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 Compared with larger resort-spas in the vicinity, Azure’s more relaxed, personal vibes stand out. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 The puzzling question has been that, considering the high competition from other sourcing regions in the vicinity, including Vietnam and Bangladesh, and facing relatively higher labor costs, how can Thailand continue to stay in the game? — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 Some diligently blur out the faces of guests who are in the vicinity and captured on camera. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vicinity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vicinity
  1. neighborhood
  2. proximity
  3. tune
  4. backyard
Noun
  • On a recent swampy day in July, a lone tourist was posing for a photo in front of one of the historic townhouses along Columbia Heights, the most picturesque street in Brooklyn’s most picturesque neighborhood.
    — Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Visible from outside the museum as much as from within, it was commissioned in 1952 by collectors and LACMA benefactors Sidney and Frances Brody for their midcentury home in LA’s Holmby Hills neighborhood.
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of neighborhood
Noun
  • Tennoz’s proximity to Haneda Airport has also helped make the area one of Tokyo’s leading art destinations, attracting contemporary art collectors and enthusiasts from Japan and abroad.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In practice, American pilots will be able to detect an enemy on radar, launch the missile from extreme ranges and destroy the target before coming within close proximity to the enemy, potentially increasing the pilot's survivability.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of proximity
Noun
  • Quaid was overwhelmed with joy and claimed Cruise personally called him with the news that the production was set, but quickly changed tunes once Hathaway was revealed as Cruise's co-star.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At one end sits a cherry-red grand piano, and every afternoon, the young and talented Shefin Mathew plays classic tunes, setting the mood for a leisurely Champagne brunch at the Tea Lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of tune
Noun
  • Dotted with sculptures and raised garden beds, the backyard hosts a 55-foot lap pool and inset spa next to an expansive wood sundeck.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
  • They will one day be used for restoration in forests, riverbanks and backyards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of backyard

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“Vicinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinity. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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