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street

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈstɹit// UK //stɹˈiːt// street General-service Slang

n. a road in a city or town that usually has buildings or houses on both sides. You use this word to talk about where people live or walk in a neighborhood.

n. a public road in a city, town, or village, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides. Often used as a metonym for the people or activities occurring in an urban environment.


SIMPLE

The children are playing in the street.

CONTEXTUAL

The main street is lined with small shops and busy restaurants that attract many tourists.

COMPLEX

Urban planners often debate whether a street should prioritize vehicular traffic or be redesigned as a pedestrian-friendly space to foster community interaction.

Usage

Often used in the plural to refer to the public areas of a city in general. When used as part of a proper name, it is usually capitalized.

Pitfall

I live in High StreetI live on High StreetIn American English, 'on' is used for streets; in British English, 'in' is common, but learners often mix the two prepositional patterns.

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