Bedroom Community (Noun)
Meaning
A community where many commuters live.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The town is a bedroom community for the nearby city, with many residents commuting to work there every day.
- The bedroom community of Oakdale has seen a surge in new residents in recent years, drawn by its good schools and affordable housing.
- As a bedroom community, the town's downtown area is relatively quiet during the day, but comes alive in the evening when commuters return home.
- The bedroom community of Willow Creek has a strong sense of identity, despite being largely dependent on the nearby city for employment.
- The local government is trying to revitalize the downtown area of the bedroom community, which has struggled to attract businesses and visitors.