Synonyms for

Suburbs

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

Definition

Suburbs are residential areas on the outskirts of a city or town.

Synonyms & similar words

suburbanarea suburbia suburb outskirts periphery fringes environs vicinity borderlands surrounds development subdivision tract colony hamlet village

Synonyms by register

Formal

outskirts periphery environs

Informal

the sticks out of town beyond the city limits

Literary

countryside hinterland

Antonyms

city downtown center metropolis urban core inner city

Common collocations

  • inner suburbs
  • outer suburbs
  • suburban sprawl
  • suburban life
  • suburban house
  • suburban train
  • suburban area

Word family

noun suburb
adjective suburban

Usage note

Suburbs generally refer to residential areas located on the outskirts of a city. The term can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation of being less exciting or diverse than the city center.

Example sentences

  1. The suburbs are usually quieter than the city center.
  2. My grandparents live in the suburbs and have a big garden.
  3. We moved to the suburbs last year for a bigger house.
  4. The suburbs are known for their good schools.
  5. Many people prefer to live in the suburbs to avoid the traffic and noise.

Quotes

  • I grew up in the suburbs. It was a good place to grow up in. - John C. Reilly
  • I grew up in the suburbs and basically associate the suburbs with cultural death. - John Cusack
  • The suburbs are now the place where the majority of us live, but they have remained largely unexamined. - James Howard Kunstler

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