Sprawled

/sprɔːld/ verb

Definition

Stretched out in a relaxed, uncontrolled, or careless way; spread over a large area.

Etymology

From Middle English 'sprawen' (to spread), possibly from Old Norse 'sprá' (to spread or strew). The '-ed' makes it past tense.

Kelly Says

Cities that 'sprawl' grow outward instead of upward, and urban planners discovered that sprawl actually increases traffic accidents and heart disease because people spend more time driving in cars.

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