Neighbourhood Definition

neighbourhood
noun
  1. a surrounding or nearby region; "the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville"; "it is a rugged locality"; "he always blames someone else in the immediate neighborhood"; "I will drop in on you the next time I am in this neck of the woods"
  2. people living near one another; "it is a friendly neighborhood"; "my neighborhood voted for Bush"

"Neighbourhood" in song lyrics

See how neighbourhood is used in real songs:

  • "I'm representing more than just my city or my neighbourhood"
    Cale Sampson f/ D-Ray — Hip Hop Head
  • "The Spiderman swinging through your neighbourhood"
    Hieroglyphics — Think Again
  • "See there are walls in the streets round my neighbourhood"
    Horrorshow f/ Spit Syndicate — Neighbourhood Hit

Usage tips for "neighbourhood"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "neighbourhood" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for neighbourhood to find words that pair well.

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