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street
/striːt/
a public road in a built-up area
She walked down the busy street.
She walked along a public road in a city or town.
general
a public road in a built-up area, typically with buildings on one or both sides
The street was lined with colorful houses.
The public road had houses on both sides with colorful facades.
Can also refer to a road in a city or town.
informal
a road or path in a rural area
They took a shortcut through the back street.
They took a shortcut through a less main road in a rural or less developed area.
Less common usage.
Collocations
main streetthe central or most important street in a town or cityside streeta smaller street branching off from a main streetone-way streeta street where traffic is allowed to flow in only one direction
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
'Street' is often used with words like 'main', 'side', 'one-way', and 'busy'.
Gold Rule
Usage in Urban Contexts
'Street' is most commonly used to refer to roads in cities or towns.
Word Origin
Old English 'strǣt' from Latin 'strāta' meaning 'paved road'
Usage Notes
In informal contexts, 'street' can also refer to a road in a rural area or a path.
Word Breakdown
street
a paved road in a built-up area
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