förort

== Swedish == === Etymology === Compound of för- (“fore-”) +‎ ort (“locality”). According to SO attested since 1895. === Pronunciation === === Noun === förort c suburb Synonyms: förstad, (colloquial) orten ==== Usage notes ==== A förort is a smaller urban area in close proximity to a larger city. For suburbs characterised by detach residential houses see villaförort. ==== Declension ==== ==== Derived terms ==== === References === förort in Svensk ordbok.