neighboring

[ney-ber-ing]

adjective

1. situated or living near; adjacent.

   to visit the neighboring towns.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neighboring¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; neighbor + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Fearing for their safety, he and his wife evacuated, heading to a neighboring town for the day.

From Salon

It is a critical thoroughfare — the only viable route linking Crescent City, a tsunami-prone town of 6,200 people, with neighboring Humboldt County and the rest of the state.

From Los Angeles Times

Investigators have been swarming the scene at the Nevada desert festival, collecting evidence and interviewing neighboring campers.

From Los Angeles Times

The home, on a dead end street west of the Rose Bowl, was significantly damaged, Derderian said, but neighboring properties were not harmed.

From Los Angeles Times

Currently, travelers who “encroach upon neighboring seats” are encouraged to purchase an extra seat in advance of the flight to ensure it will be available.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adjoining 
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