Synonyms for

Suburb

Verb / ˈsʌbɜ:b / Another word for suburb — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A residential area outside a city or town

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Common collocations

  • inner suburb
  • outer suburb
  • leafy suburb
  • commuter suburb
  • suburb of London
  • living in the suburbs
  • suburban sprawl

Word family

noun suburb
adjective suburban

Usage note

A suburb is a residential area on the outskirts of a city or large town. It often implies a quieter, less densely populated environment than the city center.

Example sentences

  1. My friend lives in a suburb with lots of trees and parks.
  2. I like to ride my bike around the quiet streets of the suburb.
  3. Many people move to the suburb to escape the noise and crowds of the city.
  4. The suburb has a community center where people can take classes and attend events.
  5. In some suburbs, there are strict rules about what you can and can't do with your property.

Quotes

  • I grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles, and I hated it.
  • I always thought the suburbs were the most boring place on earth.
  • The suburbs are where they cut down all the trees and name the streets after them.

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