Street
noun
A public road in a town or city, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides.
She lived on the same street where the grocery store was.
Often appears as...
- street corner
- street sign
noun
Wall Street; the financial district of New York City.
The crash in 1929 was a dark time for the Street.
Often appears as...
- bear street
- bull street
noun
People who live in an area, community or society.
The news quickly spread among the streets.
Often appears as...
- word on the street
- street talk
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Relating to a casual style or manner.
He has a street style of dancing.
Often appears as...
- street dance
- street fashion
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A type of sport done in public spaces like streets or parks rather than a specific venue.
Street basketball is very popular in the city.
Often appears as...
- street basketball
- street football
noun
A public road in a town or city, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides.
She lived on the same street where the grocery store was.
Often appears as...
- street corner
- street sign
noun
Wall Street; the financial district of New York City.
The crash in 1929 was a dark time for the Street.
Often appears as...
- bear street
- bull street
noun
People who live in an area, community or society.
The news quickly spread among the streets.
Often appears as...
- word on the street
- street talk
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Relating to a casual style or manner.
He has a street style of dancing.
Often appears as...
- street dance
- street fashion
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A type of sport done in public spaces like streets or parks rather than a specific venue.
Street basketball is very popular in the city.
Often appears as...
- street basketball
- street football
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Geography
The term 'street' can refer to the area as well as the thoroughfare itself.
They are reconstructing the whole street, including sidewalks.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Busy
'Street' doesn't imply busyness; some streets can be tranquil or residential.
Maple Street is so quiet at night, you can hear the crickets.
Pro Tip 3/3Name Variations
Streets may be called 'Road', 'Avenue', or 'Boulevard', depending on the region.
Mulberry Avenue is the next street parallel to this one.
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Geography
The term 'street' can refer to the area as well as the thoroughfare itself.
They are reconstructing the whole street, including sidewalks.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Busy
'Street' doesn't imply busyness; some streets can be tranquil or residential.
Maple Street is so quiet at night, you can hear the crickets.
Pro Tip 3/3Name Variations
Streets may be called 'Road', 'Avenue', or 'Boulevard', depending on the region.
Mulberry Avenue is the next street parallel to this one.
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Geography
The term 'street' can refer to the area as well as the thoroughfare itself.
They are reconstructing the whole street, including sidewalks.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Busy
'Street' doesn't imply busyness; some streets can be tranquil or residential.
Maple Street is so quiet at night, you can hear the crickets.
Pro Tip 3/3Name Variations
Streets may be called 'Road', 'Avenue', or 'Boulevard', depending on the region.
Mulberry Avenue is the next street parallel to this one.
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Can you solve...
written by one of the smartest people in history? Let's give it a shot. The world's rarest fish has been stolen from the city aquarium. The police have followed the scent to a street with five identical looking houses. But they can't search all the houses at once, and if they pick the wrong one, the thief will know they're on his trail.
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How to create a great...
know an alphabet is a set of letters that forms the basis of all language and communication second the name provides a playful link back to the companies underneath g for google c for calico n for nest x and so on third the name encourages wall street investors buy this stock and you're making an alpha bet one that will
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How miscommunication...
In the rush to express ourselves, it's easy to forget that communication is a two-way street. Be open to what the other person might say. And finally, Be aware of your personal perceptual filters. Elements of your experience, including your culture, community, and family, influence how you see the world.
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How to squeeze...
There are already train stations that use passengers' footsteps to power the ticket gates and displays and a dance club where piezoelectricity helps power the lights. Could basketball players running back and forth power the scoreboard? Or might walking down the street charge your electronic devices?
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How to build a fictional...
I'm not sure anyone knows the answer to that question, yet fantastical, fictional worlds are created everyday in our minds, on computers, even on napkins at the restaurant down the street. The truth is your imagination and a willingness to, figuratively, live in your own world
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Why are sloths so slow?...
They descend from the canopy just once a week for a bathroom break. When sloths do move, it's not very fast. It would take a sloth about five minutes to cross an average neighborhood street. This unhurried approach to life means that sloths don't need very much muscle.
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What does my headscarf...
What if I wore my scarf like this? I can walk down the street in the exact same outfit and what the world expects of me and the way I'm treated depends on the arrangement of this piece of cloth. But this isn't going to be another monologue about the hijab
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If superpowers were...
You can't carry anything, including your wallet and keys, otherwise people would just see your wallet and keys floating around. Drivers and people on the street can't see you either, therefore they can and will run into you at some point.
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Seal Swims into City...
give the expects all to the feral pigeon the streets of London are paved with gold lissa far from ignoring the humble pigeon stable which has developed an obsession with them stealth she's not a
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He Grew Up on the...
you know you can't change the world you have to start with yourself I was going down a one-way street going backwards
Video examples
Can you solve...
written by one of the smartest people in history? Let's give it a shot. The world's rarest fish has been stolen from the city aquarium. The police have followed the scent to a street with five identical looking houses. But they can't search all the houses at once, and if they pick the wrong one, the thief will know they're on his trail.
Video examples
How to create a great...
know an alphabet is a set of letters that forms the basis of all language and communication second the name provides a playful link back to the companies underneath g for google c for calico n for nest x and so on third the name encourages wall street investors buy this stock and you're making an alpha bet one that will
Video examples
How miscommunication...
In the rush to express ourselves, it's easy to forget that communication is a two-way street. Be open to what the other person might say. And finally, Be aware of your personal perceptual filters. Elements of your experience, including your culture, community, and family, influence how you see the world.
Video examples
How to squeeze...
There are already train stations that use passengers' footsteps to power the ticket gates and displays and a dance club where piezoelectricity helps power the lights. Could basketball players running back and forth power the scoreboard? Or might walking down the street charge your electronic devices?
Video examples
How to build a fictional...
I'm not sure anyone knows the answer to that question, yet fantastical, fictional worlds are created everyday in our minds, on computers, even on napkins at the restaurant down the street. The truth is your imagination and a willingness to, figuratively, live in your own world
Video examples
Why are sloths so slow?...
They descend from the canopy just once a week for a bathroom break. When sloths do move, it's not very fast. It would take a sloth about five minutes to cross an average neighborhood street. This unhurried approach to life means that sloths don't need very much muscle.
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
What if I wore my scarf like this? I can walk down the street in the exact same outfit and what the world expects of me and the way I'm treated depends on the arrangement of this piece of cloth. But this isn't going to be another monologue about the hijab
Video examples
If superpowers were...
You can't carry anything, including your wallet and keys, otherwise people would just see your wallet and keys floating around. Drivers and people on the street can't see you either, therefore they can and will run into you at some point.
Video examples
Seal Swims into City...
give the expects all to the feral pigeon the streets of London are paved with gold lissa far from ignoring the humble pigeon stable which has developed an obsession with them stealth she's not a
Video examples
He Grew Up on the...
you know you can't change the world you have to start with yourself I was going down a one-way street going backwards
Example 1 of 10
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Betty White
American Actress
Take personal responsibility. A lot of people go, 'Well, I'll get a dog because I have a kid and a kid needs a dog.' And it doesn't work out for that dog and the dog is on the street.
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Johan Cruyff
Dutch Athlete
Footballers from the street are more important than trained coaches.
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Vikas Swarup
Indian Novelist
Sometimes street knowledge can be as important as book knowledge.
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Jason Mitchell
American Actor
I lived the street life for a minute; I lost a lot of friends.
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Wanderlei Silva
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
But I was born in the real world, I'm from the streets.
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Steven Seagal
American Actor
I love getting out on the streets and helping people.
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Alexa Chung
English Journalist
London street style is the best in the world. Fact.
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Robert Plant
British Musician
Soon, I'm going to need help crossing the street.
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James Anderson
English Athlete
I very rarely get recognised in the street.
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
Life is a dead-end street.
Quote examples
Betty White
American Actress
Take personal responsibility. A lot of people go, 'Well, I'll get a dog because I have a kid and a kid needs a dog.' And it doesn't work out for that dog and the dog is on the street.
Quote examples
Johan Cruyff
Dutch Athlete
Footballers from the street are more important than trained coaches.
Quote examples
Vikas Swarup
Indian Novelist
Sometimes street knowledge can be as important as book knowledge.
Quote examples
Jason Mitchell
American Actor
I lived the street life for a minute; I lost a lot of friends.
Quote examples
Wanderlei Silva
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
But I was born in the real world, I'm from the streets.
Quote examples
Steven Seagal
American Actor
I love getting out on the streets and helping people.
Quote examples
Alexa Chung
English Journalist
London street style is the best in the world. Fact.
Quote examples
Robert Plant
British Musician
Soon, I'm going to need help crossing the street.
Quote examples
James Anderson
English Athlete
I very rarely get recognised in the street.
Quote examples
H. L. Mencken
American Writer
Life is a dead-end street.
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