Meaning & Definition of word "Neighborhood"

Neighborhood

/ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

1. A region or area in proximity to a place; especially a residential area.
- Example: She loves the sense of community in her neighborhood.
2. The people living near one another.
- Example: The neighborhood came together to support the local food bank.
3. The surroundings or proximity to a particular place.
- Example: The new store is opening in my neighborhood next week.
4. A subdivision of a larger city or town.
- Example: They moved to a different neighborhood to find a larger house.

From the Middle English 'neighbore' and 'hood', related to neighbors and the condition or state of being.

good neighbor:

A friendly and helpful nearby resident.

neighborhood watch:

A community safety program where residents monitor each other’s property.

in the neighborhood:

In the vicinity or nearby area.

neighbor:

A person living near or next door.

community:

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

Meaning: The hood

Example Sentence: He grew up in the hood and knows the streets well.

Meaning: The block

Example Sentence: Everyone on the block is really close and helps each other out.