neighborhood
9 synonyms and 0 antonyms for neighborhood, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A district within a town or city, especially one where people live.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use neighborhood
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Built from neighbor plus -hood, replacing an older form, neighborred.
Full origin of neighborhood →Frequently asked questions
What does “neighborhood” mean?
The word “neighborhood” means a district within a town or city, especially one where people live. In plain terms, a local area and the people who live there.
How do you pronounce “neighborhood”?
“Neighborhood” is pronounced NAY-buh-huud (/ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “neighborhood” in a sentence?
Here is “neighborhood” used in a sentence: “We grew up in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of town.”
What is another word for “neighborhood”?
Words with a similar meaning to “neighborhood” include neighborship, vicinity, proximity and quarter.
What part of speech is “neighborhood”?
“Neighborhood” is a noun.
Is “neighborhood” a common word?
“Neighborhood” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “neighborhood” have?
“Neighborhood” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a district within a town or city, especially one where people live.
What is the difference between a neighborhood and a community?
A neighborhood is a physical area — a defined district within a town or city, usually where people live. A community is a group of people connected by shared interests, values, or identity, who may or may not live in the same place. A neighborhood can host a community, but a community isn't tied to geography.
What are the types of neighborhoods?
Neighborhoods are often described by their character: residential neighborhoods where people mainly live, commercial or business districts, and mixed-use areas that blend both. They're also grouped as urban, suburban, or rural, and sometimes by history or income — think historic quarters, gated communities, or working-class districts.
Is it spelled neighborhood or neighbourhood?
Both spellings are correct — they're the same word. 'Neighborhood' is the American English spelling, while 'neighbourhood,' with a 'u,' is standard in British English and other Commonwealth countries. The pronunciation and meaning are identical; only the written form changes depending on which regional standard you follow.
What is an example of a neighborhood?
Famous examples include Greenwich Village in New York, Notting Hill in London, or Le Marais in Paris. On a smaller scale, any named residential area counts — the streets around your local school, a suburban housing estate, or the block where you grew up all qualify as a neighborhood.