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neighboring

/ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
(UK: neighbouring)
neigh · bor · ing
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• adjective

1

American Located or living immediately next to or very near another place, building, or region.

Example

"Residents from several neighboring towns gathered at the community center to discuss the new regional transit plan."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'neighboring' in American English and 'neighbouring' in British and Commonwealth English; as an adjective, it is used almost exclusively before a noun (attributively).

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• Nearby Words

neigh
neighbor
neighborhood
neighboring
neighborliness
neighborly
neillia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'neighbor', which comes from Old English 'neahgebur', a compound of 'neah' (near) and 'gebur' (dweller or farmer).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neighboring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neighboring
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