vicinity

noun
UK: /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/
US: /vəˈsɪn.ə.t̬i/

  1. The area near a place.

    1. The park is in the vicinity of my house.
    2. There are no shops in the immediate vicinity of the school so children go elsewhere.

  2. Being approximately near or close to a specified amount, number, or time.

    1. The project will cost in the vicinity of $1 million.
    2. The temperature was in the vicinity of 20 degrees Celsius, making it a pleasant day.

Synonyms

proximity about locality around vicinage nearby neighborhood

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vicinity" in English means: The area near a place., Being approximately near or close to a specified amount, number, or time..

The phonetic transcription of "vicinity" is /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/ in British English and /vəˈsɪn.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vicinity": proximity, about, locality, around, vicinage, nearby, neighborhood.

Example usage of "vicinity": "The park is in the vicinity of my house.". More examples on the page.