Bedroom Community

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛdˌrum kəˈmjunəti/

Definitions of bedroom community

noun A residential area or suburb inhabited primarily by people who commute to work in the city or urban center nearby.

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a quiet bedroom community outside of the city.

A2 Many people prefer to raise their families in a bedroom community rather than in a busy urban area.

B1 The local school in the bedroom community is known for its excellent reputation.

B2 The bedroom community has seen a rise in population as more people move out of the city for a quieter lifestyle.

C1 The development of new amenities in the bedroom community has attracted more residents in recent years.

C2 Despite being a bedroom community, there are still plenty of job opportunities for residents who commute to the city for work.

Examples of bedroom community in a Sentence

formal The town is considered a bedroom community, with many residents commuting to the nearby city for work.

informal Our neighborhood is basically a bedroom community - everyone works in the city and just sleeps here.

slang I live in a bedroom community, but I love it because it's quiet and safe.

figurative In a way, the small town acts as a bedroom community for the bustling city, providing a peaceful retreat for its residents.

Grammatical Forms of bedroom community

• plural: bedroom communities
• comparative: more bedroom community
• superlative: most bedroom community
• present tense: is a bedroom community
• future tense: will be a bedroom community
• perfect tense: has been a bedroom community
• continuous tense: is being a bedroom community
• singular: bedroom community
• positive degree: bedroom community
• infinitive: to be a bedroom community
• gerund: being a bedroom community
• participle: bedroom community

Origin and Evolution of bedroom community

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'bedroom community' originated in the United States during the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Initially, a bedroom community referred to a residential suburb where residents primarily lived and commuted to work in nearby urban areas. Over time, the term has evolved to also encompass communities where residents work remotely or have a mix of residential and commercial activities.