City Block (Noun)
Meaning
A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The city's downtown area was made up of several city blocks featuring historic buildings and trendy cafes.
- The protesters marched through the city block where the government building was located.
- She worked in a salon that was located in the next city block from her home.
- A city block in the worst part of town had been transformed into a thriving arts district.
- He gave me directions by saying the restaurant was on the far side of the city block where the park was.