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suburb

The correct spelling is suburb.

How to pronounce suburb

/ˈsʌbɜːb/
noun

IPA: /ˈsʌbɜːb/

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The correct spelling is suburb. 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 cente…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.(by extension) The outer part; the environment.
  3. 3.Any subdivision of a conurbation, not necessarily on the periphery.

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