Blockwide

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Throughout a block. not-comparable

    "The blockwide birthday parties, neighborly fence-building and Friday chitchat sessions at dusk have become fragile antiques of the preforeclosure days as the new neighbors keep to themselves and the old-timers struggle to keep their footing."

Example

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"The blockwide birthday parties, neighborly fence-building and Friday chitchat sessions at dusk have become fragile antiques of the preforeclosure days as the new neighbors keep to themselves and the old-timers struggle to keep their footing."

Etymology

From block + -wide.

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