Street

/stɹˈiːt/

/ˈstɹit/

Street

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel

the streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction

people living or working on the same street

a situation offering opportunities

the ideas and opinions that ordinary people have, especially people who live in cities

Example

They walked down the busy street, lined with shops and restaurants.

Street vendors often vend snacks and beverages to passersby.

The traveler navigated the city streets with the help of a map.

The experienced lawyer is streets ahead of her young colleagues, with a deep understanding of the law and years of courtroom experience.

The new smartphone is streets ahead of its predecessor, with a larger screen and more powerful processor.

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