Suburbia

Pronunciation: /səˈbɜːrbiːə/

Suburbia (noun)

  1. An area on the edge of a city where people live in houses, often with gardens and quieter streets.
  2. A way of life linked with these outer residential areas, often seen as comfortable and ordinary.
  3. A critical idea about life in such areas, suggesting people follow the same routines and values.

Examples

  • The train stops near suburbia, where houses spread out quietly.
  • She moved to suburbia for more space and calmer streets.