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Definition street in American English

street noun

[countable] noun
/strit/
1

a road in a town or city with houses or other buildings along it

Example

Mamaroneck Avenue is the town's main street.

Example

I just saw Bill walking down the street.

Example

Thousands of tourists wander the streets of Paris.

1.1

used in the names of roads. The written abbreviation is St.

Example

She works on Oakwood Street.

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1.2

outside in a city or town

Example

Additional police officers are being deployed on the streets.

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1.3

relating to streets, or taking place on the streets in a city or town

Example

a street map/sign

Example

street crime

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a street vendor/musician

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a street corner (=the place where two streets meet)

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Example

The word on the street is that he won't run for President.

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Definition street in American English