Suburbia

Pronunciation: /səˈbɜrbiə/

Definitions of suburbia

noun a residential area on the outskirts of a city or town

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a quiet suburbia with my family.

A2 Suburbia is often characterized by residential areas and shopping centers.

B1 Many people prefer suburbia for its peaceful atmosphere and sense of community.

B2 The suburbs are a popular choice for families looking for more space and a slower pace of life.

C1 The urban sprawl has expanded suburbia into previously rural areas.

C2 Suburbia has been criticized for its lack of diversity and reliance on cars for transportation.

Examples of suburbia in a Sentence

formal The development of new housing estates is rapidly expanding suburbia.

informal I grew up in suburbia, where everyone knew each other's business.

slang Suburbia is so boring, there's never anything fun to do.

figurative She felt trapped in the monotony of suburbia, longing for adventure in the city.

Grammatical Forms of suburbia

• past tense: suburbiaed
• plural: suburbias
• comparative: more suburbia
• superlative: most suburbia
• present tense: suburbias
• future tense: will suburbia
• perfect tense: have suburbiaed
• continuous tense: is suburbiaing
• singular: suburbia
• positive degree: suburbia
• infinitive: to suburbia
• gerund: suburbing
• participle: suburbiaed

Origin and Evolution of suburbia

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'suburbia' originated from the Latin word 'suburbium', which referred to the area outside the walls of a city.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'suburbia' came to specifically refer to the residential areas surrounding a city, often characterized by single-family homes and a more suburban lifestyle.