Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A district outside a city, especially a prosperous area beyond the suburbs.
Pronunciation (US): /ˈɛksərb/
Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɛksəb/
Origin and Usage: The word "exurb" was first used in the 1950s and is a combination of "extra" and "suburb". It refers to a district beyond the suburbs of a city, often characterized by large homes and affluent residents. Exurbs are sometimes also called "bedroom communities" because many residents commute to work in the city.
Synonyms: None
Related Words: Subur, Turbo, Curbs, Crumb, Churb
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