What does EXURB mean?

Exurb

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

Example Sentences:

• Many wealthy people have moved to the exurbs to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
• Exurbs are often characterized by large homes and spacious yards.
• Although the exurbs are outside the city, many residents still commute to work in the city center.