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suburbs

The correct spelling is suburbs.

How to pronounce suburbs

noun

IPA: /ˈsʌbɜːbz/

Say it like: Sub-urb-s

The correct spelling is 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 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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