Suburban

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbərbən/

Definitions of suburban

noun a person who lives in a suburb

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a suburban area outside of the city.

A2 The suburban neighborhood is quiet and peaceful.

B1 Many families choose to raise their children in suburban communities.

B2 The suburban lifestyle offers a balance between urban conveniences and rural tranquility.

C1 The suburban sprawl continues to expand as more people move out of the city.

C2 The suburban development project faced opposition from environmental groups.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a suburb

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a suburban neighborhood.

A2 The suburban area is known for its quiet streets and family-friendly atmosphere.

B1 Many people prefer suburban living for its proximity to nature and lower crime rates.

B2 The suburban community has a strong sense of unity and camaraderie.

C1 The suburban sprawl continues to expand as more people move out of the city for a quieter lifestyle.

C2 The suburban development includes a variety of amenities such as parks, schools, and shopping centers.

Examples of suburban in a Sentence

formal The suburban neighborhood was known for its well-maintained lawns and tree-lined streets.

informal I grew up in a suburban area with lots of families and kids playing outside.

slang Let's head to the suburban mall for some shopping and food.

figurative Her mind was like a suburban maze, full of winding thoughts and hidden corners.

Grammatical Forms of suburban

• past tense: suburbanized
• plural: suburbs
• comparative: more suburban
• superlative: most suburban
• present tense: suburbs
• future tense: will suburbanize
• perfect tense: have suburbanized
• continuous tense: is suburbanizing
• singular: suburb
• positive degree: suburban
• infinitive: to suburbanize
• gerund: suburbanizing
• participle: suburbanized

Origin and Evolution of suburban

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'suburban' originated from the Latin word 'suburbium', which referred to areas situated near a city but outside its walls.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe areas outside city walls, 'suburban' now commonly refers to residential areas on the outskirts of a city with a distinct character from the urban center.