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streetMain Entry: 1street Pronunciation: \ˈstrēt\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English strete, from Old English strǣt, from Late Latin strata paved road, from Latin, feminine of stratus, past participle — more at stratum Date: before 12th century 1 a : a thoroughfare especially in a city, town, or village that is wider than an alley or lane and that usually includes sidewalks b : the part of a street reserved for vehicles c : a thoroughfare with abutting property <lives on a fashionable street> — on the street or in the street 1 : idle, homeless, or out of a job — up one's street or down one's street : suited to one's abilities or taste
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