neighborhood
Translation
neighbourhood, area, district
Examples
I live in a quiet neighborhood.
I live in a quiet neighbourhood.
The whole neighborhood came to the party.
The whole neighbourhood came to the party.
Grammar Patterns
((in a/the neighborhood)) an area of a town or city I live in a friendly neighborhood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vicinity, district, area
Etymology
From 'neighbor' + '-hood' (a suffix indicating a state or collection). Literally means 'the state of being a neighbor' or a collection of neighbours.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'hood' (area) where your 'neighbors' live.