street
A road in a city or town where people and cars can go.
A paved public road in a city, town, or village, typically with buildings on one or both sides.
Life and activity in public places of a city.
The general public areas of a city and the people, activities, or culture found there.
The ability to deal with difficult situations in city life.
Practical experience and resourcefulness gained from living in an urban environment, often in challenging conditions.
- Base: street
- Plural: streets
across the street
1On the other side of the street
On the other side of the road from where you are.
- The bookstore is across the street from the library.
- She waved to me from across the street.
in the street(s)
1In public road areas outdoors
Happening or located in a public road outside.
- People were dancing in the streets after the victory.
- Children are playing in the street.
on the street(s)
1Existing or happening outdoors in urban areas
Being or happening outside in a city, often without a home.
- Many families are living on the streets.
- The rumor is that they will close the shop.
street smart
1Having practical knowledge of city life
Knowing how to be safe and succeed in a city from real-life experience.
- You need to be street smart to work here.
- She’s street smart and knows how to handle trouble.
take to the streets
1Protest publicly outdoors
To go outside in large numbers to show support or protest about something.
- Thousands took to the streets to demand change.
- They took to the streets after the announcement.