Neighbourhood

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

Definitions of neighbourhood

noun a district or community within a town or city

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a friendly neighbourhood.

A2 My neighbourhood has a park where I like to walk my dog.

B1 The neighbourhood watch program helps keep our community safe.

B2 The neighbourhood association organizes events to bring residents together.

C1 Gentrification is changing the character of our neighbourhood.

C2 The diversity of businesses in our neighbourhood adds to its charm.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a particular neighborhood

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a friendly neighbourhood.

A2 Our neighbourhood park is a great place to relax.

B1 The neighbourhood watch program helps keep our community safe.

B2 The neighbourhood association organized a block party for everyone to enjoy.

C1 The neighbourhood council is working on improving infrastructure in the area.

C2 The neighbourhood revitalization project has transformed the area into a vibrant community.

Examples of neighbourhood in a Sentence

formal The neighbourhood association is hosting a community clean-up event this weekend.

informal I love living in this neighbourhood because everyone is so friendly.

slang This neighbourhood is lit, there's always something fun happening.

figurative In the neighbourhood of success, hard work is the key to opening doors.

Grammatical Forms of neighbourhood

past tense

neighbourhooded

plural

neighbourhoods

comparative

more neighbourhood

superlative

most neighbourhood

present tense

neighbourhood

future tense

will neighbourhood

perfect tense

have neighbourhooded

continuous tense

is neighbourhooding

singular

neighbourhood

positive degree

neighbourhood

infinitive

to neighbourhood

gerund

neighbourhooding

participle

neighbourhooded

Origin and Evolution of neighbourhood

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'neighbourhood' originated from the Middle English word 'neighbo(u)rred', which was derived from the Old English word 'neahgebūr' meaning 'neigh near' and 'gebūr dweller'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'neighbourhood' has evolved to refer to a community or area where people live in close proximity to one another, emphasizing a sense of local community and social interaction.