proximity

[ prok-sim-i-tee ]

noun

1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation; closeness.

proximity

/ prɒkˈsɪmɪtɪ /

noun

1. nearness in space or time
2. nearness or closeness in a series

Other Words From

• non·prox·im·i·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of proximity¹

First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English; from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitāt-, stem of proximitās “nearness, adjacent area, vicinity”

Word History and Origins

Origin of proximity¹

C15: from Latin proximitās closeness; see proximate

Example Sentences

Barrymore also received some backlash both last year and earlier this year in interviews with both Oprah Winfrey and Kamala Harris, both times due to her physical proximity to both women, as well as her referencing "Momala," which Salon's Senior Critic Melanie McFarland deemed "a cringefest" back in May.

From Salon

In the latest in a growing list of these particular moments, the typically staid and reserved Martha Stewart was clearly not thrilled by the close proximity and intimacy with which Barrymore conducted a recent interview.

From Salon

Around 3,000 people living in close proximity to the Guadalhorce River have been told to leave their homes, the Regional Government of Andalusia has said.

From BBC

His proximity to the Harris campaign—he even spoke at the DNC for some reason—had D.C. progressives worried, as news reports continued to trickle out about West’s moves to ally the Harris agenda with Wall Street and Silicon Valley and disavow the populism of Joe Biden.

From Slate

The actor-director said she was fortunate enough to experience that love in close proximity: “I’ll miss his hugs and kisses and unconditional devotion and advice. Daddy, it is an honor to be your daughter. Your love lives forever.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• closeness