: suburb
usually used in plural

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In the fall of 2031, the Stars will be in the ‘burbs and the Mavericks will be in north Dallas, close but yet very far away from downtown. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026 This sporty gastropub in the ‘burbs touts a $10 Cam’s Cheeseburger (regularly $20) all day Monday, a half-pound custom blend with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and AP sauce with a separate drink purchase. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2026 In recent months, several businesses in the city and burbs have been hit by various crews going after the gaming slots. Jermont Terry, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 Is the new arena just gonna be a big corporate box in the ’burbs? Christian Clark, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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burb

noun
: suburb sense 2
usually used in plural
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