street
- 01 A1 Beginner
n.a road in a city or town that usually has buildings on one or both sides.
n.a public road in a city, town, or village, typically including the sidewalks and adjacent buildings.
Simple“The children were playing in the street after the cars had passed.”
In context“The narrow cobblestone street was lined with historic townhouses that had remained unchanged for over two centuries.”
PitfallI met him on the street. I met him in the street.In British English, 'in the street' is standard for the physical space; American English frequently uses 'on the street'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the opinions or feelings of ordinary people in a city.
n.the common people or public opinion, often as a source of informal information or social trends.
Simple“Word on the street is that the local shop is closing down.”
In context“Despite the official government reports, the word on the street suggested that a protest was being organised for the weekend.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.one of the rounds where players can bet in a game of poker.
n.each of the opportunities players have to bet, specifically referring to the flop, turn, and river stages.
Simple“He decided to bluff on the final street to win the pot.”
In context“The professional player analysed his opponent's betting patterns across every street before deciding to call the massive all-in bet.”
Synonymsbetting round - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.relating to the culture, fashion, or life of people in cities.
adj.pertaining to urban culture, especially regarding fashion, music, or social credibility.
Simple“She loves street food because it is cheap and tastes authentic.”
In context“The brand's new collection focuses on street style, blending high-fashion silhouettes with rugged materials suitable for city life.”
- 05 C1 Advanced
v.to become available for the public to buy.
v.to be released to the market or become available for purchase.
Simple“The new video game will street next Tuesday.”
In context“Retailers were strictly instructed not to display the hardware until the product officially streeted on the global launch date.”
Usage street gang · street gangs