Word
street
Phoneticsstreet
US/ˈstɹit/
UK/stɹˈiːt/
Definitions
01a public road
A1 · Beginner Countable noun
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.
“The children were playing in the street after the cars had passed.”
“The narrow cobblestone street was lined with historic townhouses that had remained unchanged for over two centuries.”
Pitfall
I 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
02public opinion
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal
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.
“Word on the street is that the local shop is closing down.”
“Despite the official government reports, the word on the street suggested that a protest was being organised for the weekend.”
03poker betting round
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports Technical · Slang
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.
“He decided to bluff on the final street to win the pot.”
“The professional player analysed his opponent's betting patterns across every street before deciding to call the massive all-in bet.”
Synonyms
04urban style
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
adj. relating to the culture, fashion, or life of people in cities.
adj. pertaining to urban culture, especially regarding fashion, music, or social credibility.
“She loves street food because it is cheap and tastes authentic.”
“The brand's new collection focuses on street style, blending high-fashion silhouettes with rugged materials suitable for city life.”
05to go on sale
C1 · Advanced Informal
v. to become available for the public to buy.
v. to be released to the market or become available for purchase.
“The new video game will street next Tuesday.”
“Retailers were strictly instructed not to display the hardware until the product officially streeted on the global launch date.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “street” in context.
Idioms
01. down the road, not across the street
02. easy street
03. hit the streets
04. jump street
08. street appeal
09. streets ahead
10. streets behind
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
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