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suburb

/ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

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noun

B1formalcommon/ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

A noun referring to a residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town, often characterized by lower population density and more green spaces.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее жилой район, расположенный на окраине города или крупного населённого пункта, часто характеризующийся меньшей плотностью населения и большим количеством зелёных зон.
  1. Residential area A2 formal

    An outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.

    • They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children.
    • The suburb has excellent schools and parks.
    • Many people commute from the suburb to the city center for work.

    🇷🇺Пригород

    Synonyms: bedroom communityenvironsperipheryresidential district

  2. Outskirts B1 formal

    The outer part of a city or town, often less densely populated.

    • The factory is located in the northern suburb of the city.
    • She lives in a suburb just outside the capital.
    • The suburbs are known for their lower crime rates compared to the city center.

    🇷🇺Пригород

    Synonyms: environsfringeperiphery

  • suburbs plural form
  • suburbs' possessive plural form
  • suburb's possessive singular form