local area

Frequency: 8.216.5 per million words

Refers to the area where someone lives or where a particular event is happening.

areaADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

local

Examples (10)

  • She knows the local area very well.
  • The new community center will serve the entire local area.
  • Police are asking residents in the local area for any information.
  • Many small businesses in the local area have struggled during the pandemic.
  • We try to source all our ingredients from the local area to support farmers.
  • Is there a good park for children in the local area?
  • The festival is a major event for the local area, attracting thousands of visitors.
  • After moving, it took me a few months to get familiar with the local area.
  • Improvements to public transport in the local area have been promised for years.
  • The council is planning to redevelop the local area around the old factory.