suburbs
word · lemma: suburb
Definition
Areas or neighborhoods located just outside the main city, where people often live and commute to the city for work or school.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in plural ('the suburbs'). Common with verbs like 'live in', 'move to', 'commute from'. In the US, 'suburbs' often suggest middle-class, residential neighborhoods, different from 'downtown' or 'city center'. Sometimes confused with 'outskirts' (farther, less developed areas).
Example Sentences
Many families live in the suburbs and drive to the city for work.
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They moved from downtown to the suburbs last year.
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There are many parks in the suburbs for kids to play.
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I grew up in the suburbs, so city life feels a bit overwhelming to me.
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After having kids, they decided the suburbs would be better for their family.
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Lots of people choose the suburbs for more space and quieter neighborhoods.
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