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.
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There is no sign outside, just two purple lights on a quiet Over-the-Rhine side street, giving it the feel of a 1920s speakeasy. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025 Gephart said the police have been flooded with complaints from residents for nearly two years that guests at the mosque and brewery park on side streets, take spots from homeowners or their visitors, block driveways or, near King Jugg, create disturbances. John Tuohy, IndyStar, 23 July 2025 The Lexus turned onto a side street and accelerated, fleeing at 60+ mph on the brick, residential streets, while the police SUV raced to keep up. Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025 Nestled behind a steel gate on a nondescript side street in the Paris suburb of Pantin, this discreet workshop houses unexpected treasures. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 24 May 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 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

side street

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

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