suburbs Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition plural noun. areas outside a city where people live. Example Sentence We moved to the suburbs. More Example Sentences The suburbs are quieter than the city. Synonyms outskirts; residential area; community Antonyms city; downtown; urban area Hear It! Say It! Write It! suburbs Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: