side street

noun

Synonyms of side streetnext
: a street joining and often terminated by a main thoroughfare

Examples of side street in a Sentence

We live on a quiet side street.
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In this tall, slender building though, there’s a feel of being tucked away in the eaves of a guesthouse on some cobblestoned European side street, especially after the long and creaky elevator ride. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 Miyagawacho, just a few minutes' walk from Gion, is quieter and far less visited, with its own teahouses, resident geiko, and some excellent whisky bars tucked along its side streets. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 However, side streets on the west side of South Washington Street, from Symons Lane to Stockton Road, as well as Southgate Drive remain closed. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Washington Street was open, but the side streets on the west side from Symons Lane to Stockton Road remained closed. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for side street

Word History

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of side street was in 1617

Rhymes for side street

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“Side street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20street. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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side street

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

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