dormitory suburb

dormitory suburb

noun
a suburb occupied mainly by the homes of commuters.
Also called bedroom suburb.


Origin:
1945–50
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Dormitory suburb is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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