sprawls

[US]/sprɔːlz/
[UK]/sprɔlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.areas of irregular urban expansion; random expansion; sprawl
v.to sit or lie with limbs spread out; to spread out; to expand in a disordered way; to sit or lie with limbs spread

Phrases & Collocations

urban sprawls

suburban sprawls

sprawls of cities

rural sprawls

sprawls across

sprawls outwards

sprawls in regions

sprawls of land

sprawls of development

sprawls into areas

Example Sentences

the city sprawls across the valley, offering stunning views.

his notes sprawled all over the desk, making it hard to find anything.

the suburbs sprawls outwards, consuming more green space.

she sprawls on the couch, enjoying her day off.

the garden sprawls with colorful flowers in full bloom.

the town sprawls along the river, attracting tourists.

after the meal, he sprawls on the sofa, too full to move.

the old ruins sprawls across the hillside, telling a story of the past.

the neighborhood sprawls with houses built in different styles.

he sprawls out on the beach, soaking up the sun.

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