neighborhood (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/
Definition
An area or region considered as a unit, or the people living in it.
Examples
The new park has made our neighborhood a much nicer place to live.
He grew up in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of town.
We need to work together to improve our local neighborhood.
How to Use neighborhood
- neighborhood watch (collocation)
- A community program where residents look out for each other's property and report suspicious activity. — "The neighborhood watch program has helped reduce crime in the area."
- in the neighborhood (prepositional phrase)
- Located nearby or in the vicinity. — "Can you pick up some milk while you're in the neighborhood?"
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