Street Definition
street
noun
- a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on Nassau Street"
- the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel; "be careful crossing the street"
- the streets of a city viewed as a depressed environment in which there is poverty and crime and prostitution and dereliction; "she tried to keep her children off the street"
- a situation offering opportunities; "he worked both sides of the street"; "cooperation is a two-way street"
- people living or working on the same street; "the whole street protested the absence of street lights"
"Street" in song lyrics
See how street is used in real songs:
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"Big up to Mariner's Harbor, big like Barriner Street"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York -
"I'm ready to eat, ready to hear my name spread on the street"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July -
"Down on southwest eighth street"
2 Live Crew — 2 Live Blues
Words that rhyme with street
Usage tips for "street"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "street" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for street to find words that pair well.