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Street

(n) /striːt/
Street

Meaning

A public road in a city, town, or village, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides.

Pronunciation

UK striːt

US striːt

Example Sentences

  • Here [we're] going to look at the 5 most expensive street-legal production cars.
  • The Hypersport features in everyone's favorite blockbuster street-racing film saga, Fast and Furious, crashing through 3 Dubai skyscrapers like a vehicular Spider-man.
  • In [Westminster] is [Westminster] Abbey (a cathedral), The Palace of [Westminster] (the Houses of Parliament, with [Big Ben]), and 10 Downing Street (where the Prime Minister lives).
  • The [Harajuku] district of Tokyo is famous for its alternative street fashion.
  • So excited at realising the importance of this he shouted “Eureka” and rushed out into the street unclothed.
  • During certain times of the year, you will see these hanging proudly and beautifully above every main street.
  • Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
  • The original street plan, which developed as the town became a port, remains.
  • The city is known for its street life and cultural landmarks, as well as its red-light districts.
  • The vast area, known locally as [Yaowarat], is full of streets and alleys that are in turn full of shops and restaurants and countless street food vendors.

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