neighbourhood

4 definitions • 8 examples

the area of a town that surrounds someone's home, or the people who live in this area:

There were lots of kids in my neighbourhood when I was growing up.

They live in a wealthy/poor/friendly neighbourhood.

I wouldn't like to live in the neighbourhood of (= in the area around) an airport.

an area of a town, or the people who live or work in this area:

The company aims to set up a nursery school in every neighbourhood.

The $150 million bond issue will eventually yield grants aimed at revitalizing commercial corridors in the city's neighborhoods.

low-/middle-/upper-income neighbourhoods

in the area near a particular place:

The houses, built for University professors are located in the neighborhood of St. Anthony Park.

approximately:

It retails for in the neighborhood of $499.