neighborhood
noun
the area or region around or near some place or thing; vicinity.
neighborhoods
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pluralof neighborhood.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As the couple looks for a home in San Diego, Jones appealed to fans to share what they love about their neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Even though “war” is somewhat metaphorical here, it has always been waged like one, with military-grade equipment used to police neighborhoods, support clandestine spying operations and aid in the invasion of cities.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Even in the neighborhoods that are receiving investment, continued progress could become more difficult.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Unfortunately, many Americans don’t always have the time or live in safe enough neighborhoods to exercise, which can make the diet’s lifestyle components tricky to adopt.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Maggie, this is Ruth Muskrat Bronson. She’s raising money and signing up volunteers to canvass neighborhoods and drive Elders to their polling places.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
