01 n. Originally, a paved way or road; a public highway; now commonly, a thoroughfare in a city or village, bordered by dwellings or business houses.
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Originally, a paved way or road; a public highway; now commonly, a thoroughfare in a city or village, bordered by dwellings or business houses.“He removed [the body of] Amasa from the street unto the field.” — Coverdale.“At home or through the high street passing.” — Milton.“His deserted mansion in Duke Street.” — Macaulay.
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2.
the roadway of a street{1}, as distinguished from the sidewalk; as, children playing in the street.
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3.
the inhabitants of a particular street; as, the whole street knew about their impending divorce.
Phrases & compounds
The street —
that thoroughfare of a city where the leading bankers and brokers do business; also, figuratively, those who do business there; as, the street would not take the bonds.
on the street —
homeless.
Street door —
a door which opens upon a street, or is nearest the street.
street person —
a homeless person; a vagrant.
Syn.
See Way.