Synonyms for

Suburban

Verb / sʌˈbɜ:bʌn / Another word for suburban — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of a suburb

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

residential outlying semirural

Informal

out of town country-ish on the outskirts

Literary

pastoral bucolic

Antonyms

urban metropolitan downtown central inner-city cosmopolitan

Common collocations

  • suburban sprawl
  • suburban lifestyle
  • suburban home
  • suburban house
  • suburban area
  • suburban community
  • suburban development
  • suburban dream

Word family

noun suburb
adverb suburbanly

Usage note

Refers to areas on the outskirts of a city, often characterized by residential housing. It can sometimes carry connotations of conformity or a less exciting lifestyle compared to urban areas.

Example sentences

  1. I grew up in a suburban area with lots of trees.
  2. Many people choose to live in suburban neighborhoods to raise their families.
  3. The suburban town had a small downtown area with shops and restaurants.
  4. We have to drive through a suburban area to get to the mall.
  5. The suburban school district had a lot of resources for students.

Quotes

  • I grew up in the suburbs - a suburbanite - and I loved it.
  • I was a suburban kid, but I always dreamed about moving to the city.
  • I love the peacefulness of suburban life.

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