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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.

Synonyms

  • Block

Hypernyms

  • Area
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