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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Linda Brolsma told council that the town also needs to be aware of trucks using other side streets. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Neurons form the underlying infrastructure, with axons and dendrites creating the main roads and side streets. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 On a quiet side street off Las Ramblas in Barcelona, a man approached me with a map. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026 Tucked away on a side street of the famous Avenida da Liberdade, the Avani in Lisbon offers a fuss-free stay with modern amenities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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side street

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

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