neighbourhood

Everyday

1. A neighbourhood is the area around where you live, with its streets, homes and people. tree →
2. The neighbourhood is the people who live in that area. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and citizenship lessons pupils map their neighbourhood and its services: shops, parks, school and library. In safety lessons Neighbourhood Watch is a group that helps keep the area safe. Phrases: in the neighbourhood, a friendly neighbourhood, neighbourhood watch.

Examples

• There is a park in our neighbourhood. tree →
• The whole neighbourhood came to the street party. tree →
• We walked around the neighbourhood to look for the lost cat. tree →
• Is there a library in your neighbourhood? tree →
• It's a quiet neighbourhood with lots of trees. tree →
• Neighbourhood Watch keeps an eye on the streets. tree →
• There he stood and barked and growled at everyone that moved in his neighbourhood. tree →

Note

British, Irish, Canadian, Australian and NZ spelling: neighbourhood; US: neighborhood. «In the neighbourhood of 100» means about 100 (formal).