backstreet

/ˈbækˌstrit/
noun
  1. A quiet, less busy street away from the main roads, often in a residential or older part of a town.
    • The hotel was tucked away on a narrow backstreet.
    • He parked his car on a backstreet to avoid the traffic.
    • We found a small café on a backstreet near the market.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Located on or relating to a backstreet; often suggesting something secret, informal, or less reputable.
    • The movie is about a backstreet boxing club.
    • Backstreet businesses sometimes operate without official permits.
    • They ran a backstreet repair shop that was cheap but reliable.
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