neighborhood
/ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/
noun
- A district or area where people live, especially within a larger city or town.
- The neighborhood has a small park and a grocery store.
- She knows everyone in her neighborhood by name.
- We moved to a quiet neighborhood with lots of trees.
- The people living in a particular area considered as a group.
- The whole neighborhood came together for the street fair.
- Our neighborhood is very friendly and looks out for each other.
- The neighborhood organized a cleanup day for the local park.
- A particular area or region, not necessarily residential.
- The historic neighborhood attracts many tourists.
- This neighborhood of the forest is home to many birds.
- The business neighborhood downtown is full of offices and shops.
- A range or approximate amount (informal).
- The cost is in the neighborhood of $200.
- We expect around 50 guests, in that neighborhood.
- His salary is in the neighborhood of sixty thousand dollars.
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