neighboring
/ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/
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Meaning · English
Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.
AdjectiveRegister: US
Examples
Han-yang is the smallest of the three cities. It was founded about A.D. 600 but, like neighboring Han-k'ou, remained relatively unimportant until the last half of the 19th century.
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 “neighboring” mean?
Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.
Is “neighboring” formal or informal?
neighboring is generally US.