Definition of Proximity

the nearness of one thing or person to another

Examples of Proximity in a sentence

Because Mary left her sandwich in close proximity to her dog, she did not have anything for lunch.  🔊

When Barbara stood in close proximity to her secret crush, she felt her heart race.  🔊

The lazy woman always chooses her parking spot based on its proximity to the building she plans to enter.  🔊

Because of the town’s proximity to the airport, its property values are really low.  🔊

The proximity of the forest to the new subdivision means wild animals will probably be frequent visitors to the community.  🔊

In isolated communities, families who live within close proximity of each other usually arrange marriages for their children.  🔊

The stranger’s proximity to my car scared me so much I locked my doors.  🔊

When my husband told me my mother-in-law would be moving into our house, I knew her proximity would make me insane.  🔊

The hotel is popular with travelers because of its proximity to the airport.  🔊

I chose the hotel because of its proximity to the beach.  🔊

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