: suburb
usually used in plural

Examples of burb in a Sentence

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Landlords, however, tout the benefits that come from renting in the ’burbs. Evie Steele, NBC news, 12 June 2025 Bryson arrives at the Pittsburgh burb classic course, home of the famous Church Pew bunker, with a third career national championship in sight. Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 Hanging in the ‘burbs has been an adjustment, to say the least. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025 Nearly three years since the team's sale sparked chatter about a new stadium, fans are no closer to knowing whether the team will stay in Denver or bolt for the 'burbs. Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for burb

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of burb was in 1971

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“Burb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burb. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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burb

noun
: suburb sense 2
usually used in plural
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