street

[striːt]

street Definition

a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides.

Using street: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "street" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I live on Main Street.

• Example

  The street was crowded with people and cars.

• Example

  He walked down the street to get to the store.

• Example

  The streetlights illuminated the dark street.

street Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for street

• avenue
• lane
• boulevard
• road
• thoroughfare

Idioms Using street

• hit the streets

  to go out into the streets, especially to protest or demonstrate

  Example

  The workers hit the streets to demand better working conditions.

• street smart

  having practical knowledge and experience of life in the streets, especially in urban areas

  Example

  She grew up in the inner city and is very street smart.

• streets ahead

  far superior to something else

  Example

  Their new product is streets ahead of their competitors.

Phrases with street

• high street

  the main street of a town, usually where most of the shops and businesses are located

  Example

  I need to go to the high street to buy some new clothes.

• side street

  a smaller street that connects to a main street

  Example

  The restaurant is located on a side street off of the main road.

• dead-end street

  a street that has no outlet

  Example

  The house at the end of the dead-end street is for sale.

Origins of street

from Old English 'strǣt', meaning 'paved way'

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Summary: street in Brief

The term 'street' [striːt] refers to a public road in a city or town, often lined with buildings. It is a common location for daily activities, such as walking to the store or driving to work. 'Street' can be modified by phrases like 'high street' or 'dead-end street,' and idioms like 'hit the streets' or 'street smart' convey additional meanings.