neighboring
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of neighboring
Explanation
An object that's neighboring is right next to something else. Neighboring countries share a common border, and neighboring cars are parked side-by-side. In a restaurant, if someone at the neighboring table starts telling terrible jokes, you'll have to listen, since they're adjacent to your table. And if you live in Maine, New Hampshire is the only neighboring state. The adjective neighboring comes from the verb form of neighbor, which is rooted in the Old English words neah, "near," and gebur, "dweller."
Example Sentences
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In contrast, the neighboring grooves between these ridges, called sulci, still contained considerable amyloid buildup.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
But several holdouts, notably neighboring Algeria, remain opposed to its integration with the kingdom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
As the song played, people from neighboring studios, including hip-hop producers and other musicians, began wandering in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
He traveled to the neighboring town of Idabel in 2023 and 2024.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
The boys and girls had traveled by train and on foot from all over Germany and neighboring countries.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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