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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

dor′mitory sub′urb,

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

1945–50

'dormitory suburb' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

bedroom suburb - dormitory

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