suburbs
Pronunciation:
/ˈsʌbɜːbz//ˈsʌbɝbz/noun
Definitions
A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.
(by extension) The outer part; the environment.
Any subdivision of a conurbation, not necessarily on the periphery.