suburban

[səˈbɜːbən]

suburban Definition

relating to or characteristic of a suburb, an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.

Using suburban: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suburban" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She lives in a suburban area.

  • Example

    The suburban lifestyle is often associated with families and children.

  • Example

    The city's suburban districts are growing rapidly.

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    Suburban residents often commute to the city for work.

suburban Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with suburban

  • the uncontrolled expansion of suburban areas into surrounding rural areas

    Example

    The city council is trying to prevent suburban sprawl by implementing zoning laws.

  • a person who lives in a suburb

    Example

    Most of the suburbanites in this area commute to the city for work.

  • the process of urban areas expanding into surrounding suburban areas

    Example

    The suburbanization of this city has led to increased traffic and pollution.

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Summary: suburban in Brief

The term 'suburban' [səˈbɜːbən] refers to characteristics of a suburb, an outlying residential district of a city. It is often associated with families and children, and suburban residents often commute to the city for work. The phrase 'suburban sprawl' denotes the uncontrolled expansion of suburban areas into surrounding rural areas.

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