nabes
/neɪbz/
NOUN
1. Neighborhoods or local residential areas
Plural of nabe, an informal slang term for a neighborhood or a local area where people live.
1.1. Referring to neighborhoods or local districts
Used informally to refer to multiple neighborhoods, residential areas, or familiar local communities within towns or cities.
Synonyms
- neighborhoods
- hoods
- districts
- localities
- quarters
- areas
- precincts
- wards
- barrio
Examples
- The city has several historic nabes, each with its own distinctive character.
- Local businesses in the different nabes organized a neighborhood festival.
- The newspaper published a guide to the most popular nabes in the city.
Related Words
- communities
- residential areas
- vicinities
- surroundings
- local residents
- urban districts
- territories
NOUN
2. Neighborhood theaters or cinemas
Plural of nabe, an informal term for a neighborhood theater or cinema, particularly in historical American usage.
2.1. Referring to local movie theaters
Used to refer to multiple small or locally situated cinemas that serve neighborhood audiences.
Synonyms
- cinemas
- movie theaters
- movie houses
- theaters
- picture houses
- film theaters
Examples
- In the past, neighborhood nabes provided affordable entertainment for local families.
- Classic films were regularly shown in small nabes across the city.
- The old nabes gradually disappeared as larger multiplex cinemas became popular.
Related Words
- movies
- films
- screenings
- motion pictures
- box office
- audiences
- cinema halls