vicinity

/vɪsɪˈnɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The surrounding area or region of something, especially a place or location.

“The police searched the vicinity for any signs of the missing person.”

2. noun

A particular area or region, especially one that is defined by its proximity to something else.

“The hotel is located in a quiet vicinity of the city.”

3. verb

To surround or be close to something.

“The house is situated in an area that is heavily wooded, and the trees seem to vicinity the house on all sides.”

Synonyms

  • area
  • neighborhood
  • region

Antonyms

  • distance
  • remoteness