neighboring

American  

[ney-ber-ing] / ˈneɪ bər ɪŋ /

adjective

1. situated or living near; adjacent.

   to visit the neighboring towns.

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Etymology

Origin of neighboring

First recorded in 1595–1605; neighbor + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In essence, the neighboring sale upped the ante as far as Behar’s listing is concerned—and also encouraged her agents to start thinking about other ways they could prove the home’s potential to prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

This lactate then interacts with neighboring astrocytes, setting off the next stage of communication.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Mercer says Charter Oak has a strong presence in the southeastern corner of New Hampshire that touches the ocean and serves clients in neighboring Massachusetts and Maine.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The missiles create a “multilayered offensive kill network” enabling Japan to strike targets along the coasts as well as inland areas of neighboring countries, the Chinese military’s flagship newspaper, PLA Daily, said in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Young John Garrett, back from an errand at a neighboring farm, reported that the U.S. government was offering a $140,000 reward for Abraham Lincoln’s assassin.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

Related Words

• adjoining
• bordering
• nearby