Definition of suburban

suburbanadjective

ngoại ô

/səˈbɜːbən//səˈbɜːrbən/

The word "suburban" has its roots in the Latin words "sub" meaning "under" and "urbanus" meaning "of the city". The term was first used in the 16th century to describe areas that were settled beneath or under the city, literally meaning "beneath the city". These early suburbs were often small towns or villages that developed outside the city walls or fortifications, providing a safer and healthier environment for the upper classes. Over time, the term "suburban" evolved to describe any area that was located outside the city center but still part of a larger metropolitan area. Today, the term refers to residential areas that are characterized by single-family homes, quiet streets, and a more laid-back pace of life, often in contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city.

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in or connected with a suburb

ở hoặc kết nối với vùng ngoại ô

Example:
  • suburban areas

    Khu vực ngoại thành

  • a suburban street

    một con phố ngoại ô

  • life in suburban London

    cuộc sống ở ngoại ô London

  • The young couple decided to move to the suburbs to raise their family in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood.

    Cặp đôi trẻ quyết định chuyển đến vùng ngoại ô để nuôi dạy gia đình trong một khu phố yên tĩnh và thanh bình.

  • The suburban community is known for its spacious lawns, well-maintained streets, and family-friendly atmosphere.

    Cộng đồng ngoại ô này nổi tiếng với những bãi cỏ rộng rãi, đường phố được bảo trì tốt và bầu không khí thân thiện với gia đình.

boring and ordinary

nhàm chán và tầm thường

Example:
  • a suburban lifestyle

    lối sống ngoại ô

Related words and phrases

Idioms

bite off more than you can chew
to try to do too much, or something that is too difficult
chew the fat
(informal)to have a long friendly talk with somebody about something
  • Randall stayed chewing the fat for a while.
  • They met up once a year to chew the fat about the old days.