1. the action of dividing something into smaller parts
2. a residential area consisting of homes built on land that has been divided into lots
Usage: real estate
3. a smaller part or section of something larger

Examples

• The subdivision of the large property took several months to complete.
• They bought a house in a new subdivision on the outskirts of town.
• The textbook chapter includes several subdivisions covering different topics.
• The city approved plans for a 200-home subdivision.
• Each subdivision of the company operates independently.
• The land subdivision created 50 individual lots for development.
• The subdivision has a community pool and playground.