grey/gray suburb
Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words
A dull and uninteresting suburb.
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Examples (10)
- The endless rows of identical houses gave the suburb a grey and monotonous feel.
- He longed for the quiet charm of a small town, not the grey expanse of the sprawling suburb.
- The news report focused on the social issues plaguing the grey suburb.
- Many people move to the suburbs seeking a better life, only to find themselves in a grey suburb lacking character.
- She felt a sense of unease walking through the grey suburb at dusk.
- The once vibrant community had slowly transformed into a grey suburb over the years.
- Critics often describe such developments as grey suburbs, devoid of green spaces and community spirit.
- He painted a bleak picture of life in the grey suburb, where opportunities seemed scarce.
- The contrast between the city's bright lights and the grey suburb was stark.
- They hoped to escape the grey suburb and find a more exciting place to live.