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NEIGHBORHOOD

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Neighborhood.

How to pronounce neighborhood:

US

Neighborhood - as a noun

A surrounding or nearby region

Example: "The plane crashed in the vicinity of asheville"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
locality13neck of the woodsneighbourhood23vicinity16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
section9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

People living near one another

Example: "It is a friendly neighborhood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
neighbourhood23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
community18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The approximate amount of something (usually used prepositionally as in `in the region of')

Example: "It was going to take in the region of two or three months to finish the job"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
region7

An area within a city or town that has some distinctive features (especially one forming a community)

Example: "An ethnic neighborhood"

Example Sentences

"I grew up in a quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors."
"There is a park in my neighborhood where kids often play."
"Our neighborhood has a community center where we hold events."
"I always feel safe walking in my neighborhood."
"The neighborhood watch program has made our community more secure."
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Word Game Points

Is NEIGHBORHOOD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, neighborhood is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NEIGHBORHOOD has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is NEIGHBORHOOD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, neighborhood is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NEIGHBORHOOD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is NEIGHBORHOOD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, neighborhood is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NEIGHBORHOOD has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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