English · Travel & Places
street
/striːt/
[/striːt/]
road in a town
Beginnernoun
Definition
A public road in a city or town, usually with buildings along both sides.
Example
The narrow cobbled street was lined with cafes, flower stalls, and small family shops.
The narrow cobbled street was lined with cafes, flower stalls, and small family shops.
Etymology
From Old English 'straet', from Latin 'strata (via)', a paved way.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most common urban words.