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English · Word Candidate

suburb

/ˈsʌbɝb/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.

Noun

Examples

And the Lord spake vnto Moses in the plaines of Moab by Iordane, neere Iericho, saying, Command the children of Israel, that they giue vnto the Leuites of the inheritance of their possession, cities to dwell in: and yee shall giue also vnto the Leuites suburbs for the cities round about them.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The outer part; the environment.

Noun

Examples

the suburbs […] of sorrow

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “suburb” mean?

A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.

Is “suburb” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.