Meaning of the word sprawling in English

What does sprawling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sprawling

US /ˈsprɑː.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈsprɔː.lɪŋ/

Adjective

(of a city) covered with buildings across a large area, often ones that have been added gradually over a period of time:

Example:
sprawling suburbs
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