neighborhood
NAY-buh-huud
Neighborhood (noun) means a district within a town or city, especially one where people live. Example: “We grew up in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of town.”
noun
1
A district within a town or city, especially one where people live.
"We grew up in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of town."
"House prices vary a lot from one neighborhood to the next."
"There is a lovely bakery in our neighborhood that opens before six every morning."
2
The people who live in a particular local area.
"The whole neighborhood turned out for the street party."
"The neighborhood rallied together to help the family whose house had flooded."
"Our neighborhood is very friendly, and everyone waves when you walk past."
How to use neighborhood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA local area and the people who live there.
UK vs US
American spelling; British English uses neighbourhood.
Common pairings
residential neighborhood
in the neighborhood
neighborhood watch
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Etymology
Built from neighbor plus -hood, replacing an older form, neighborred.
Synonyms
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district
area
locality
community
part of town
region
neighbourhood
neighborship
vicinity
proximity
quarter
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Rhymes for neighborhood
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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.
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