Suburbs
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌbɝbz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Suburbs is a noun meaning (urban studies, plural only) The populated area surrounding a city.
Meaning
(urban studies, plural only) The populated area surrounding a city.
More Meanings
- plural of suburb
Example Sentences
Once beyond the limits of the suburbs, when desert darkness of sparse roadlights and flat straight roads took over ... we became silent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suburbia, outskirts, quarters, surroundings, districts, environs.
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