sprawl

Meanings

• noun

  The spread or expansion of a built-up area beyond the confines of an urban center, leading to low-density development and long commutes.

  - "The suburbs represent the sprawl that surrounds the city."
  - "Traffic in the sprawl can be unpredictable and time-consuming."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sprawl
drawl , jawl , pawl , mawl

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Variants

List of all variants of sprawl that leads to same result
sprawl , sprawled , sprawling , sprawls , urban sprawl , urban sprawls

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used to describe the way crops or grasses spread out, the term 'sprawl' came to be used metaphorically to describe urban growth.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sprawl' was first used in this context in the 1950s.

2. The sprawl of cities can lead to increased air pollution and decreased walkability.

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Related Concepts

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1. Urbanization: The process of transforming rural land into urban areas, often characterized by population growth and the expansion of infrastructure.

2. Suburbanization: The process of moving out of urban areas to establish residential communities, often characterized by low-density development and reliance on cars.

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Culture

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The term 'sprawl' has become synonymous with suburbanization and the homogenization of urban areas. It is a common theme in literature and film, particularly in discussions of sustainability and urban planning.

How to Memorize "sprawl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of a city and its suburbs, with the built-up areas expanding outwards like a wave.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'sprawl' with the idea of urban expansion and the loss of green space.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'sprawl' starts with the letter 'S', which can remind you of 'spreading' out.

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