precinct
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Pinzari said the parade and precinct were not what they used to be.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
In June 2020 Mayor Jenny Durkan of Seattle described the occupied protest around her city’s east police precinct as “a summer of love.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026
This process created a rare island of higher ground in what is now the east/south-east section of the temple precinct.
From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2026
Sunday in front of 156 West 38 St. in the Midtown South precinct.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025
“There was a time when it wasn’t uncommon to hear rapid fire, like you would hear somewhere in the jungle in Vietnam,” says Inspector Edward Messadri, who commands the police precinct in Brownsville.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
Vocabulary lists containing precinct
Electoral Elocution: The Verbiage of Voting
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
This Week In Words: Current Events Vocab for October 10–16, 2020
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week In Words: February 29–March 6, 2020
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
