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

  • (..) I... nothing! I didn't take anything! You steal from us... you little bastard? Now... You boys know you can't come into my neighborhood without asking politely. Never steal anything from someone you can't outrun, kid. You're pretty generous... for a thief. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises