Backstreet
noun
A narrow road, often where you can find less-known stores or services.
The vintage book store is found in a backstreet.
Often appears as...
- backstreet cafe
- backstreet stores
adjective
Connected to or suggestive of illicit or secret actions.
Backstreet abortions were a risk many women had to take before abortion was legal.
Often appears as...
- backstreet deal
- backstreet surgery
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A narrow road, often where you can find less-known stores or services.
The vintage book store is found in a backstreet.
Often appears as...
- backstreet cafe
- backstreet stores
adjective
Connected to or suggestive of illicit or secret actions.
Backstreet abortions were a risk many women had to take before abortion was legal.
Often appears as...
- backstreet deal
- backstreet surgery
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Gems
Backstreet can imply a place is less visible but still valuable or interesting.
We discovered a backstreet gallery that showcases local artists.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Mainstream
Backstreets usually contrast with main roads; they're not typically bustling with crowds.
The backstreet boutique had unique clothes away from the mainstream shops.
Pro Tip 3/3Quiet Atmosphere
Backstreets often have a quiet, intimate atmosphere unlike busy city streets.
The backstreet was so quiet, you could hear the sound of leaves rustling.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Gems
Backstreet can imply a place is less visible but still valuable or interesting.
We discovered a backstreet gallery that showcases local artists.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Mainstream
Backstreets usually contrast with main roads; they're not typically bustling with crowds.
The backstreet boutique had unique clothes away from the mainstream shops.
Pro Tip 3/3Quiet Atmosphere
Backstreets often have a quiet, intimate atmosphere unlike busy city streets.
The backstreet was so quiet, you could hear the sound of leaves rustling.
Pro Tip 1/3Hidden Gems
Backstreet can imply a place is less visible but still valuable or interesting.
We discovered a backstreet gallery that showcases local artists.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Mainstream
Backstreets usually contrast with main roads; they're not typically bustling with crowds.
The backstreet boutique had unique clothes away from the mainstream shops.
Pro Tip 3/3Quiet Atmosphere
Backstreets often have a quiet, intimate atmosphere unlike busy city streets.
The backstreet was so quiet, you could hear the sound of leaves rustling.
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Video examples
Destination Spain PIPE...
together to produce this world-renowned sound and if you're really lucky you might catch a - of flamenco not on a stage but in its rise most authentic form as a spontaneous outburst late at night in a backstreet bar most experts
Video examples
The Restorative Power of...
Long gone are the days of the backstreet tattoo studio, tattooing is actually a pretty upstanding career now. So there you go. The word tattoo is not a dirty word. It's a transformational word. It's a life-changing word.
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Quote examples
Dorian Yates
English Athlete
Even when I was on vacation after the Olympia, I was looking for gym to train in. Not only was it 24 hours a day, it was 365 days a year. That may have been a little too extreme, but that is what got me there from that little backstreet gym in England to becoming Mr. Olympia.
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Howie Dorough
American Musician
Backstreet Boys have an international fan base, and fans love what we do. I didn't want to be one of those artists that does something totally different so people would ask, 'Why did he do that?' Is he not proud?
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Brian Littrell
American Musician
Backstreet has been around a long time. Normally, groups like us have a shelf life of two to four years. We always wanted to have a long stay in the music world.
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Brian Littrell
American Musician
Backstreet Boys, we don't stop. We just keep going.
Quote examples
Dorian Yates
English Athlete
Even when I was on vacation after the Olympia, I was looking for gym to train in. Not only was it 24 hours a day, it was 365 days a year. That may have been a little too extreme, but that is what got me there from that little backstreet gym in England to becoming Mr. Olympia.
Quote examples
Howie Dorough
American Musician
Backstreet Boys have an international fan base, and fans love what we do. I didn't want to be one of those artists that does something totally different so people would ask, 'Why did he do that?' Is he not proud?
Quote examples
Brian Littrell
American Musician
Backstreet has been around a long time. Normally, groups like us have a shelf life of two to four years. We always wanted to have a long stay in the music world.
Quote examples
Brian Littrell
American Musician
Backstreet Boys, we don't stop. We just keep going.
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