suburbs

/ˈsʌbɜːbz/

IPA: /S AH1 B ER0 B Z/

noun
  1. 1

    A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.

  2. 2

    (by extension) The outer part; the environment.

  3. 3

    Any subdivision of a conurbation, not necessarily on the periphery.

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