Housing Market Jargon

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

• The town is considered a bedroom community, with many residents commuting to the nearby city for work.
• Our neighborhood is basically a bedroom community - everyone works in the city and just sleeps here.
• I live in a bedroom community, but I love it because it's quiet and safe.
• In a way, the small town acts as a bedroom community for the bustling city, providing a peaceful retreat for its residents.