in a/the street

Frequency: 9.550.0 per million words

esp. BrE for naming a street (live in X street).

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Examples (10)

  • She parks her car in the street.
  • A couple were arguing out in the street.
  • We live in Barker Street.
  • Children were playing happily in the street until dusk.
  • My grandparents used to reside in Elm Tree Street for decades.
  • There was a sudden commotion in the street late last night.
  • Homeless people often sleep rough in the street.
  • The new cafe is located in High Street, right next to the bank.
  • I found a lost wallet in the street this morning.
  • Neighbors gathered in the street for a spontaneous block party.