Residential areas located on the outskirts or periphery of cities, characterized by lower population density compared to urban centers. Suburbs offer larger homes with yards and are typically accessible via highways.
Related terms
Levittown: One of the first mass-produced suburbs built after World War II.
Suburbanization: The process by which people move from city centers to live in suburban areas surrounding cities.
Gated Communities: Privately owned residential areas surrounded by fences or walls with controlled access points typically found in affluent suburban neighborhoods.