Cool MateMeaning of Suburban
in or connected with a suburb
In simple words: Relating to areas outside a city, often residential.
Suburban in a sentence
- suburban areas
- a suburban street
- life in suburban London
- a suburban lifestyle
How to use Suburban
Use 'suburban' when describing communities or lifestyles outside a city, often suggesting quieter, family-friendly areas. Avoid using it for urban or very rural contexts.
Grammar pattern
suburban + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'suburb' as 'sub' (less) + 'urban' (city) – a place that's less city-like.
Related words
Collocations with Suburban
- suburban area
- suburban lifestyle
- suburban home
- suburban sprawl
Synonyms for Suburban
- residential
- commuter
- outskirt
Common mistakes with Suburban
- Confusing 'suburban' with 'urban', which means city-related.
- Using 'suburban' to describe countryside areas, which usually are rural.
Suburban appears in
Suburban in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ضاحية
متعلق بالمناطق خارج المدينة، وغالباً ما تكون سكنية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শহরতলির
শহরের বাইরের এলাকা, সাধারণত যেখানে মানুষ বাস করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Vorstädtisch
Bezieht sich auf Gebiete außerhalb einer Stadt, oft Wohngebiete.
- SpanishEspañol
Suburbano
Relacionado con áreas fuera de una ciudad, a menudo residenciales.
- Persianفارسی
حومه شهر
مربوط به مناطق خارج از شهر، معمولاً مسکونی.
- FrenchFrançais
périurbain
Qui concerne les zones situées en dehors d'une ville, souvent résidentielles.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Suburban
Sheher ke bahar ke ilakon se juda hua, aksar rehne ke liye.
- ItalianItaliano
Suburban
Che riguarda le zone fuori città, spesso residenziali.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Suburbano
Relacionado a áreas fora da cidade, geralmente residenciais.
- RussianРусский
Пригородный
Относящийся к районам за пределами города, часто жилым.
- Urduاردو
مضافاتی
شہر کے باہر کے علاقوں سے متعلق، اکثر رہائشی۔
- Chinese中文
郊区的
指城市以外的区域，通常是住宅区。
More words like Suburban
- Residential
- Commuter
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Suburban
What does Suburban mean?
Relating to areas outside a city, often residential.
What is the definition of Suburban?
in or connected with a suburb
How do you use Suburban in a sentence?
suburban areas
Can you give another example of Suburban?
a suburban street
What are synonyms for Suburban?
Common alternatives include residential, commuter, outskirt.
What is the opposite of Suburban?
Opposite meanings include urban, metropolitan, city.
What words go with Suburban?
It commonly pairs with suburban area, suburban lifestyle, suburban home, suburban sprawl.
What are common mistakes when using Suburban?
Confusing 'suburban' with 'urban', which means city-related. Using 'suburban' to describe countryside areas, which usually are rural.
How do you pronounce Suburban?
US: /["/səˈbɜːrbən/"]/, UK: /["/səˈbɜːbən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Suburban?
Use 'suburban' when describing communities or lifestyles outside a city, often suggesting quieter, family-friendly areas. Avoid using it for urban or very rural contexts.
What CEFR level is Suburban?
"Suburban" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.