Pronunciation: /sprɔl/
noun a sprawling or disorderly mass
A1 The city has a large urban sprawl with many neighborhoods.
A2 The urban sprawl of the city has led to increased traffic congestion.
B1 The urban sprawl in this area is causing environmental concerns.
B2 The city's sprawl is a result of rapid population growth and urbanization.
C1 Efforts are being made to manage and control the urban sprawl in this region.
C2 The unchecked sprawl of the city has led to issues with infrastructure and public services.
verb to spread out in a straggling or disordered fashion
A1 The cat likes to sprawl out in the sun.
A2 The children sprawled on the grass, playing with their toys.
B1 The city continues to sprawl as more people move in from rural areas.
B2 The urban area has sprawled so much that it now includes several smaller towns.
C1 The company's headquarters sprawls across multiple buildings in the city center.
C2 The vineyard sprawls over acres of land, producing some of the finest wines in the region.
formal Urban sprawl is a major concern for city planners as it leads to inefficient land use.
informal The city's sprawl has made it difficult to navigate without a car.
slang The suburb's sprawl is out of control, dude.
figurative The sprawl of information on the internet can be overwhelming at times.
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