1. a prosperous area beyond the suburbs of a city, typically inhabited by wealthy people who commute to the city.
Usage: often used in the plural form 'exurbs'; informal

Examples

• Many wealthy professionals have moved to the exurbs to escape city congestion.
• The exurbs have grown rapidly as remote work becomes more common.
• She commutes from her home in the exurbs to her downtown office.
• The exurbs offer more space and privacy than traditional suburbs.
• Real estate prices in the exurbs have increased significantly over the past decade.
• Families are increasingly choosing to settle in the exurbs for better schools and larger properties.