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noun in the street a public thoroughfare, usually paved, in a village, town, or city, including the sidewalk or sidewalks. 1
noun in the street such a thoroughfare together with adjacent buildings, lots, etc.: Houses, lawns, and trees composed a very pleasant street. 1
noun in the street the roadway of such a thoroughfare, as distinguished from the sidewalk: to cross a street. 1
noun in the street a main way or thoroughfare, as distinguished from a lane, alley, or the like. 1
noun in the street the inhabitants or frequenters of a street: The whole street gossiped about the new neighbors. 1
noun in the street the Street, Informal. the section of a city associated with a given profession or trade, especially when concerned with business or finance, as Wall Street. the principal theater and entertainment district of any of a number of U.S. cities. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English strēt, strǣt; cognate with Dutch straat, German Strasse; all ≪ Latin (via) strāta paved (road); see stratum

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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outside — the outer side, surface, or part; exterior: The outside of the house needs painting.