burb

noun

ˈbərb

: suburb

—usually used in plural

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Is the new arena just gonna be a big corporate box in the ’burbs? — Christian Clark, New York Times, 12 Mar. 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 How great that kids in the western ‘burbs, especially, have such affordable access to theater of this quality. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for burb

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Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of burb was in 1971

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burb

noun

ˈbərb

: suburb sense 2

—usually used in plural

burb

noun

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