Word Noun
backstreet
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈbækˌstit/ UK /bˈækstɹiːt/ back·street
Definition
n.a small, quiet street that is not in the main part of a town or city. These streets are often hidden behind the main roads and are less busy.
n.a narrow, quiet street that is not part of the main thoroughfare of a town or city. Often used to describe areas that are less commercial or more residential than the central district.
Examples
“We found a great little café on a quiet backstreet.”
“The main tourist attractions are all on the waterfront, but the best local restaurants are tucked away on a backstreet.”
“While the city's grand boulevards are lined with luxury boutiques, the narrow backstreet reveals a more authentic history of the neighborhood's industrial past.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated