Suburban

/səˈbɜːr.bən/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a suburb, often referring to residential areas located on the outskirts of a city.

They moved to a suburban neighborhood for its quieter atmosphere and good schools.

Typical of the lifestyle or environment of a suburb, often implying a certain level of affluence and space.

The suburban lifestyle is often associated with family-friendly amenities and spacious homes.

Less urban and more residential, often with a focus on gardens, parks, and community facilities.

The suburban landscape is dotted with parks and playgrounds for children.

From Latin 'suburbium', meaning 'outskirts of a city'.

suburban sprawl

The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into suburban regions.

suburban lifestyle

A way of living characterized by residing in suburban areas, often associated with family life and leisure activities.

suburb

A residential area on the outskirts of a city.

urban

Relating to or characteristic of a city.

community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

Suburbia

He loves the calm of suburbia, away from the chaos of the city.

Burb

After college, she moved back to the burbs with her family.