neighborhood
/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: neighborhoods
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The residential area near one's home.
NounRegister: US
Examples
He lives in my neighborhood.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The inhabitants of a residential area.
NounRegister: US
Examples
The fire alarmed the neighborhood.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “neighborhood” mean?
The residential area near one's home.
Is “neighborhood” formal or informal?
neighborhood is generally US.