suburban sprawl

noun
UK: /səˌbɜː.bən ˈsprɔːl/
US: /səˌbɝː.bən ˈsprɑːl/

  1. The uncontrolled expansion of city areas into the countryside.

    1. Suburban sprawl makes getting around without a car hard.
    2. The council is trying to reduce suburban sprawl by building more apartments.

  2. A pattern of low-density housing, shopping centers, and roads built outside of cities.

    1. We moved to avoid the suburban sprawl and live in the country.
    2. The rise of the automobile greatly accelerated the rate of suburban sprawl.

Synonyms

urban sprawl

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suburban sprawl" in English means: The uncontrolled expansion of city areas into the countryside., A pattern of low-density housing, shopping centers, and roads built outside of cities..

The phonetic transcription of "suburban sprawl" is /səˌbɜː.bən ˈsprɔːl/ in British English and /səˌbɝː.bən ˈsprɑːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suburban sprawl": urban sprawl.

Example usage of "suburban sprawl": "Suburban sprawl makes getting around without a car hard.". More examples on the page.