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