suburb
/ˈsʌbɝb/ noun B2- A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.
- The outer part; the environment.
Plural suburbs
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One evening, as he wandered through the suburbs with his whole attention fixed on the sky, he fell accidentally into a deep well.
Jonas Oldacre is a well-known resident of that suburb, where he has carried on his business as a builder for many years.
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