郊区在英语中通常称为 "suburb"，来源于拉丁语 "suburbium"，意思是城市的外围地带。

例句：

The house is located in a quiet suburb. (这所房子位于一个安静的郊区。)

She grew up in the suburbs. (她在郊区长大。)

The suburbs have become more diverse in recent years. (近年来，郊区变得更加多样化了。)