Cool MateMeaning of Suburb
an area where people live that is outside the centre of a city
In simple words: An area near a city where people live, usually quieter than the city.
Suburb in a sentence
- a suburb of London
- a London suburb
- They live in the suburbs.
- As soon as we can afford it, we'll move to the suburbs.
- For a child from the suburbs, a trip to the city was a great adventure.
- She's renting in a suburb of Boston.
- The middle-class suburbs are growing fast.
- out beyond the sprawling suburbs
- the coastal suburbs of the capital
How to use Suburb
Used in both spoken and written language. Commonly refers to residential areas outside urban centers. Less appropriate for rural or city contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'sub' like 'under' and 'urb' relates to urban areas — suburbs are under the city.
Related words
Synonyms for Suburb
- neighborhood
- development
- residential area
- exurb
Opposites of Suburb
- city
- urban area
Common mistakes with Suburb
- Confusing 'suburb' with 'suburban', which is an adjective.
- Using 'suburb' to refer to the inner city.
- Incorrectly capitalizing 'Suburb'.
Suburb appears in
Suburb in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ضاحية
منطقة قريبة من المدينة يعيش فيها الناس، وعادة ما تكون أهدأ من المدينة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শহরতলি
শহরের কাছাকাছি একটি এলাকা যেখানে মানুষ বাস করে, সাধারণত শহরের চেয়ে শান্ত।
- GermanDeutsch
Vorort
Ein Gebiet in der Nähe einer Stadt, in dem Leute wohnen, meist ruhiger als die Stadt.
- SpanishEspañol
Suburbio
Un área cerca de una ciudad donde vive la gente, usualmente más tranquila que la ciudad.
- Persianفارسی
حومه شهر
یه منطقهای نزدیک شهر که مردم اونجا زندگی میکنن، معمولاً از خود شهر آرومتره.
- FrenchFrançais
Banlieue
Une zone près d'une ville où les gens habitent, généralement plus calme que la ville.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उपनगर
शहर के पास का एक इलाका जहाँ लोग रहते हैं, जो आमतौर पर शहर से ज़्यादा शांत होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Sobborgo
Un'area vicino a una città dove vivono le persone, di solito più tranquilla della città.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Suburb
Uma área perto de uma cidade onde as pessoas moram, geralmente mais calma que a cidade.
- RussianРусский
Пригород
Район рядом с городом, где живут люди, обычно тише, чем сам город.
- Urduاردو
مضافات، نواحی مضافاتی
شہر کے قریب ایک علاقہ جہاں لوگ رہتے ہیں، عام طور پر شہر سے زیادہ پرسکون۔
- Chinese中文
郊区
城市附近人们居住的区域，通常比市中心安静。
More words like Suburb
- Neighborhood
- Development
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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 Suburb
What does Suburb mean?
An area near a city where people live, usually quieter than the city.
What is the definition of Suburb?
an area where people live that is outside the centre of a city
How do you use Suburb in a sentence?
a suburb of London
Can you give another example of Suburb?
a London suburb
What are synonyms for Suburb?
Common alternatives include neighborhood, development, residential area, exurb.
What is the opposite of Suburb?
Opposite meanings include city, urban area.
What words go with Suburb?
It commonly pairs with outer, outlying, inner, move to, grow, from the suburbs, in a/the suburb, in the suburbs.
What are common mistakes when using Suburb?
Confusing 'suburb' with 'suburban', which is an adjective. Using 'suburb' to refer to the inner city. Incorrectly capitalizing 'Suburb'.
How do you pronounce Suburb?
US: /["/ˈsʌbɜːrb/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌbɜːb/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Suburb?
Used in both spoken and written language. Commonly refers to residential areas outside urban centers. Less appropriate for rural or city contexts.
What CEFR level is Suburb?
"Suburb" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.