neighborhood

Definition

  • noun: a section of a town or city
  • noun: 'neighborly' relationship
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: airspace, alentours, ambience

Examples

  • Is there a grocery store 'in the neighborhood'? [=is there a grocery store close by?]

  • An earthquake was reported somewhere 'in the neighborhood of' southern California.

  • We might as well pay them a visit while we're 'in the neighborhood'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) (MOCKING) "But, but, but..." You are so idiotic! How were you not suspicious? (SIRENS WAILING) I thought it was a gentrifying neighborhood. Didn't expect to see you here, brah! Oh, yes, I did. I set it up. Seize the thing! (SQUAWKING) - Wait, no! Not the baby! (..)
    2016 Storks