: a street joining and often terminated by a main thoroughfare
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We live on a quiet side street.
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Three days after a major snowstorm hit Boston with nearly two feet of snow, many sidewalks and side streets remain snow-clogged – forcing people and children to take their chances walking in the slushy streets.—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026 Lojan said there's only so much that can be done beyond plowing and salting on those side streets.—Doug Williams, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026 Street parking would also be available along West Madison Street and nearby side streets, with some restrictions during peak commuting hours.—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Snow removal for residential and side streets begins after main roads are cleared.—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for side street