Beginner City & Places

Suburb

/ˈsʌbɜːb/ noun

Meaning

A residential area on the edge of a city, usually quieter than the centre.

हिंदी मेंकिसी शहर के किनारे स्थित एक आवासीय क्षेत्र, जो आमतौर पर केंद्र की तुलना में शांत होता है।

Example Sentences

“They moved to the suburbs after having children.”

बच्चे होने के बाद वे उपनगर में चले गए।

“The suburb has good schools nearby.”

इस उपनगर के पास अच्छे स्कूल हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

The adjective form is "suburban" ("a suburban house") — a common related word worth knowing.

Good to Know

Antonyms
downtown
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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