suburb

/ˈsʌbərb/

Definitions

1. noun

An area of a town or city that is residential and often surrounds the central business district, typically consisting of houses or apartments and usually having its own shopping centers and other local facilities.

“After living in the city for years, she decided to move to a suburb with a more relaxed atmosphere.”

Synonyms

  • district
  • neighborhood
  • outskirt
  • periphery

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis