suburban

/ˈsʌbərbən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of suburbs

“The suburban development had large lawns and modern homes.”

2. noun

a suburb or suburbs considered as a whole

“The urban planner studied the suburban pattern of the city.”

3. noun

a residential area on the outskirts of a city or town

“The suburban neighborhood was quiet and family-friendly.”

Synonyms

  • suburbanite
  • suburbial

Antonyms

  • metropolitan
  • urban