suburb

== English == === Etymology === From Old French suburbe, subburbe, from Latin suburbium (from sub- (“under-”) +‎ urbs (“city”)). Displaced native Old English underburg (literally “underborough”). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsʌbɝb/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsʌbɜːb/ === Noun === suburb (plural suburbs) 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. Coordinate term: exurb (by extension) The outer part; the environment. (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, UK) Any subdivision of a conurbation, not necessarily on the periphery. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====