neighborhood

noun

neigh·​bor·​hood ˈnā-bər-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce neighborhood (audio)
1
: neighborly relationship
… a closer feeling of brotherhood, a more efficient sense of neighborhoodNathaniel Hawthorne
2
: the quality or state of being neighbors : proximity
… refugees from the country, driven by fear or the neighborhood of armies.F. L. Paxson
3
a
: a place or region near : vicinity
traveled to a place somewhere in the neighborhood of that city
b
: an approximate amount, extent, or degree
cost in the neighborhood of $100
4
a
: the people living near one another
The whole neighborhood heard about it.
b
: a section lived in by neighbors and usually having distinguishing characteristics
lived in a quiet neighborhood
5
: the set (see set entry 2 sense 21) of all points belonging to a given set whose distances from a given point are less than a given positive (see positive entry 1 sense 4e) number
broadly : a set that contains a neighborhood

Examples of neighborhood in a Sentence

They bought a house in a beautiful neighborhood. The whole neighborhood heard about it.
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The neighborhood is also home to the steakhouse Ossobuco as well as the stunning new and elevated location of Chef Niven Patel’s Ghee Indian Kitchen. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025 While optimistic publicists and destination marketers describe the surrounding neighborhood as the Creative District, known for art galleries, boutiques, and local dining, the discerning traveler strolling outside beyond the gates of the property won't likely have that impression. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 The plan includes upgrading facilities, investing in academic and enrichment programs, and strengthening the bond between schools and their neighborhoods. Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 Antioch is a neighborhood of Nashville about 10 miles southeast of downtown. Alex Sundby, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for neighborhood 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of neighborhood was in the 15th century

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“Neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neighborhood. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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neighborhood

noun
neigh·​bor·​hood ˈnā-bər-ˌhu̇d How to pronounce neighborhood (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being neighbors
2
a
: a place or region near : vicinity
b
: a number or amount near
cost in the neighborhood of $10
3
a
: the people living near one another
b
: a section lived in by people who consider themselves neighbors

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