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street

/striหt/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

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

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThey live on a quiet street lined with oak trees.โ€
  • โ€œThe shops on the main street were crowded with holiday shoppers.โ€
2.noun

The people who live or work on a particular street, often used to refer to the general public or local community.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe whole street came out to celebrate the neighborhood festival.โ€
  • โ€œWord on the street is that the restaurant is closing down.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'strฤ“t', which comes from the Late Latin 'strata' (meaning 'paved road'), itself a shortening of 'via strata' (literally 'paved way'). It shares a common root with the word 'stratify', reflecting the Roman engineering practice of layering materials to create durable roads.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'STREET' as a 'STREtched' path of concrete.

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Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œstreetโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œstreetโ€ in English?

In English, street (noun) is defined as: โ€œA public road in a city or town, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œstreetโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThey live on a quiet street lined with oak trees.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œstreetโ€?

Common synonyms include:road,thoroughfare,avenue,boulevard

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œstreetโ€?

Derived from the Old English 'strฤ“t', which comes from the Late Latin 'strata' (meaning 'paved road'), itself a shortening of 'via strata' (literally 'paved way'). It shares a common root with the word 'stratify', reflecting the Roman engineering practice of layering materials to create durable roads.