outer borough

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

A borough located on the outskirts of a large city, such as London or New York.

boroughADJECTIVE + borough

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Examples (10)

  • Housing costs are significantly lower in an outer borough.
  • He commutes every day from an outer borough into the central business district.
  • The film festival aims to bring more cultural events to an outer borough.
  • Many young families are moving to an outer borough in search of more space.
  • Public transportation services are being expanded to better serve the outer borough.
  • She grew up in a quiet outer borough of New York City.
  • The mayor's new policy specifically targets economic development in each outer borough.
  • Compared to the bustling city center, life in an outer borough is much more relaxed.
  • Gentrification is rapidly changing the character of this once-sleepy outer borough.
  • The council meeting will address the unique challenges faced by residents of the outer borough.