side street

noun

: a street joining and often terminated by a main thoroughfare

Examples of side street in a Sentence

We live on a quiet side street.
Recent Examples on the Web
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But there are hundreds of single-family homes on side streets and, in some cases, wooden frames of apartment buildings under construction. Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025 Barricades along Grand Avenue prohibit pedestrians from crossing the street, few people are seen on sidewalks and motorists have to find parking on side streets. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025 More parking restrictions will go into effect on Sunday further south along South Broad Street and nearby side streets, and in the area of Cottman and Frankford Avenues in the Northeast. Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 Main roads will be next, followed by side streets and residential streets. Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for side street

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of side street was in 1617

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“Side street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20street. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

side street

noun
: a street joining and often ending at a main road

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