Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
commuter-town
noun
/kəˈmjuːtə taʊn/
Definition
A commuter town is a residential area where many residents travel to a nearby city for work each day.
Examples
- Many people prefer living in a commuter town to enjoy a quieter lifestyle.
- He commutes from his commuter town to the city every morning by train.
- Commuter towns often have higher population densities due to their proximity to major cities.
Meaning
Places where people live but work elsewhere, often characterized by a heavy reliance on transportation to urban centers.
Synonyms
- bedroom community
- suburb
- satellite town
