Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
neck-of-the-woods
idiom
/nɛk əv ðə wʊdz/
Definition
A phrase used to refer to a specific area or neighborhood, often implying familiarity or local knowledge.
Examples
- “I haven’t seen you around these parts; what brings you to my neck of the woods?”
- “This neck of the woods is known for its beautiful hiking trails.”
- “People in my neck of the woods love to celebrate the annual harvest festival.”
Meaning
The term ‘neck of the woods’ is typically used in informal conversation to denote a certain region or locality, especially where someone lives or is from.
Synonyms
- area
- neighborhood
- locality
- region
