suburbs
/ˈsʌbɝbz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
The populated area surrounding a city.
Noun
Examples
Once beyond the limits of the suburbs, when desert darkness of sparse roadlights and flat straight roads took over ... we became silent.
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 “suburbs” mean?
The populated area surrounding a city.
Is “suburbs” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.