a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
"they walked the streets of the small town"
"he lives on Nassau Street"
the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel
"be careful crossing the street"
the streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction
"she tried to keep her children off the street"
a situation offering opportunities
"he worked both sides of the street"
"cooperation is a two-way street"
people living or working on the same street
"the whole street protested the absence of street lights"
A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.
"The old cobblestone street wound through the quiet village center."
In plain English: A street is a public road where cars and people can travel, usually lined with houses or shops on both sides.
"We walked down the quiet street to get some fresh air."
To build or equip with streets.
"The city council finally approved the budget to pave and light up the narrow lanes connecting the new housing complex."
In plain English: To street something means to put it on display for people to see and buy.
"The old cat walked along the sidewalk and then went street to find some food in the alley."
Having street cred; conforming to modern urban trends.
"The new sneakers were instantly a hit because they had serious street cred among the local skaters."
In plain English: Street means something that is very popular and widely used by many people.
"The street market was filled with fresh fruits and vegetables."
Usage: Use this adjective only when describing something that aligns with current youth culture or possesses genuine credibility within an urban setting, rather than simply being located on a city road. It implies authenticity and trendiness among young people who value non-mainstream approval over conventional success.
A surname.
"My neighbor, Mr. Street, waved at me from his porch as he walked his dog down the block."
The word "street" comes from the Old English term for a paved road, which was borrowed from Late Latin. Its original meaning of a covered or paved way traveled into English through Middle English without changing much over time.