neighbourhood (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈneɪ.bər.hʊd/
Definition
An area of a town or city, or the people who live there.
Examples
The new park has made our neighbourhood a much nicer place to live.
She grew up in a poor neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city.
He is well-known and respected in his local neighbourhood.
How to Use neighbourhood
- in the neighbourhood (prepositional phrase)
- In the general area or vicinity. — "Is there a good Italian restaurant in the neighbourhood?"
- neighbourhood watch (collocation)
- A group of people who organize themselves to protect their local area from criminals. — "The crime rate dropped after the neighbourhood watch program was established."
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