side street

Definitions

A secondary road; a road that is not intended for heavy traffic.

Equivalents

Examples

“Traffic was horrible on the main roads, but she knew all the back roads and side streets, and managed to get⟳ there quickly.”

“The office was on a mostly residential side street. It did not look⟳ professional, and for a moment he doubted he was in the right place⟳.”

“Aberdeen Joint is a fine station. Its approach⟳ is a real approach⟳, not an apologetic side-street; its granite building has a dignity in keeping with the famous city skyline it faces, [...].”

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