suburban — relating to or characteristic of a suburb
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of a suburb
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈbɜːrbən/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks suburban life is perfect until she realizes the nearest Starbucks is 20 minutes away.
- The suburban train connects the city center with residential areas.
- He grew up in a typical suburban home with a white picket fence and a golden retriever.
suburban
ADJECTIVE[/səˈbɜːrbən/]
relating to or characteristic of a suburb
The suburban neighborhood wakes up slowly on a quiet Sunday morning.
From urban chaos to suburban peace, even a turban finds relief
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining 'sub' (near, below) and 'urbs' (city) to form 'suburbia' meaning near the city. The term has been used since ancient Roman times to denote areas on the outskirts of urban centers.
Breakdown
sub- (near, below) + urb- (city) + -an (adjective suffix forming relational adjectives).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thinks suburban life is perfect until she realizes the nearest Starbucks is 20 minutes away.”
“The suburban train connects the city center with residential areas.”
“He grew up in a typical suburban home with a white picket fence and a golden retriever.”
“Suburban teenagers often complain there's nothing to do except hang out at the mall.”
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