Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-the-vicinity-of

Prepositional Phrase
/ɪn ðə vɪˈsɪnɪti əv/
Definition
A phrase indicating proximity to a location or area.
Examples
  • The park is in the vicinity of the school.
  • There are several good restaurants in the vicinity of the hotel.
  • We found a gas station in the vicinity of the highway.
Meaning
To be near or close to a particular place.
Synonyms
  • near
  • close to
  • around
  • in the neighborhood of