neighborhood watch

noun

: an organization of neighbors who pay special attention to each other's houses in order to prevent crime
—often used before another noun
a neighborhood watch group/program

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He was thought of as the mosque’s neighborhood watch. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 Funds for more law enforcement, training, cameras in high gathering zones, tolerance training, neighborhood watch walk nights, and therapy, among other tools that will be used. — Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026 For some, routine activities have taken on a new purpose, with neighbors turning nightly dog walks into informal neighborhood watch patrols. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Expats in Malaysia note strong community ties, neighborhood watch groups, and local safety initiatives that contribute to everyday peace of mind. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neighborhood watch

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“Neighborhood watch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neighborhood%20watch. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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