Suburb/ˈsʌbɜːrb/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Living Spaces Suburbs are mostly residential, with homes where families live. They moved to the suburb for its peaceful living spaces. Pro Tip 2/3Proximity to City Suburbs are near a larger city but have their own quieter atmosphere. The suburb is only a thirty-minute drive from downtown. Pro Tip 3/3Community Feel Suburbs often have a strong sense of community and local culture. The suburb's annual fair brings the whole community together.