Synonyms for
Street
Definition
A public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- main street
- side street
- on the street
- street light
- street corner
- street smart
- street vendor
- street art
Word family
noun street
adjective streetwise
Usage note
While 'street' often refers to a public road in a city or town, it can also imply a more gritty or urban environment compared to 'road'.
Example sentences
- I live on a busy street with lots of cars.
- We walked down the street to get some ice cream.
- The parade went down Main Street.
- He parked his car on the street.
- I saw a man playing guitar on the street corner.
Quotes
The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it's possible to achieve the American dream.
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.