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As a noun, suburb means a residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents.
Meanings of suburb
3 meaningsnoun
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.
The outer part; the environment.
auIrelandnzUKAny subdivision of a conurbation, not necessarily on the periphery.
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noun: a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
suburbiasuburban area
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