street

/striːt/
noun
  1. A public road in a city, town, or village, typically with buildings on one or both sides.
    • The children played on the street after school.
    • The parade marched down the main street.
    • She lives on a quiet street with big trees.
  2. The people who live or work on a particular street.
    • Word spread quickly up and down the street.
    • The whole street came out to celebrate the holiday.
    • The street raised money for the new playground.
  3. The area of a city where ordinary people live, especially in contrast to wealthier or more formal areas; often used in phrases like 'the street' or 'on the street' to mean public or everyday life.
    • The artist's work reflects the energy of the street.
    • News from the street is often more reliable than official reports.
    • He learned everything he knows on the street.
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of the street; informal, urban, or associated with everyday public life.
    • He uses street language that is easy to understand.
    • She has a great sense of street fashion.
    • Street art can be found on walls all over the city.