neighbourhood
NAY-buh-huud
Neighbourhood (noun) means a district within a town or city, especially one where people live. Example: “Our neighbourhood has a small park and a friendly bakery.”
noun
1
A district within a town or city, especially one where people live.
"Our neighbourhood has a small park and a friendly bakery."
"She grew up in a quiet neighbourhood near the river."
"The whole neighbourhood was decorated for the festival."
How to use neighbourhood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA local area and the people who live there.
UK vs US
British spelling; American English uses neighborhood.
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What does “neighbourhood” mean?
The word “neighbourhood” 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 “neighbourhood”?
“Neighbourhood” is pronounced NAY-buh-huud (/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “neighbourhood” in a sentence?
Here is “neighbourhood” used in a sentence: “The whole neighbourhood was decorated for the festival.”
What part of speech is “neighbourhood”?
“Neighbourhood” is a noun.
Is “neighbourhood” a common word?
“Neighbourhood” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between 'neighbourhood' and 'neighborhood'?
They are the same word with the same meaning; only the spelling differs. 'Neighbourhood' is the British and Commonwealth spelling, while 'neighborhood' without the U is standard in American English.
What is the difference between a neighbourhood and a community?
A neighbourhood is a physical district within a town or city, defined mainly by geography. A community refers to the people who share something in common, such as location, interests, or identity, so a community can exist within or beyond a single neighbourhood.
What is the difference between a neighbourhood and a suburb?
A neighbourhood is any local district within a town or city, whether central or outlying. A suburb is a residential area on the outer edge of a city, so a suburb may itself contain several neighbourhoods.
What is the difference between a neighbourhood and a district?
The two overlap closely, since a neighbourhood is a kind of district within a town or city. 'District' is often used for larger or officially defined zones, while 'neighbourhood' usually suggests a smaller, more residential area where people live.
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