Definition of "vicinity" in английский

noun

1. Proximity; the state of being near.

   • There was a crackling sound in the vicinity of my right ear.

2. Neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.

   • There is a hurricane in the vicinity of the Bahamas.
   • Al Jazeera's Scott Heidler, reporting from Bangkok, said hundreds of Yingluck's supporters gathered outside the Bangkok Supreme Court to await the verdict but were not allowed in the vicinity.

3. Approximate size or amount.

   • I weigh in the vicinity of 80kg.