suburb

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsʌbɜː(r)b/

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Noun

Singular suburb

Plural suburbs

1. (countable) A suburb is the area around a city where people live.
   • Synonym: outskirts

   Carlton is an inner suburb, close to the city of Melbourne.

Related words

• suburban
• urban