Street, n.

n. [A.-S. stræt, O. Fries. strete, O. Sax. strata, L. Ger. strate, D. straat, Icel. stræti, Dan. stræde, Sw. stråt, O. H. Ger. strâza, N. H. Ger. strasse, It. strada, Pr., Sp., & Pg. estrada, O. Fr. estrée, strae, Ir. & Gael. sraid, W. ystryd, ystrad, L. Lat. strata (sc. via), a paved way, from Lat. sternere, stratum, to spread, pave, viam sternere silice, saxo, lapide, to pave.] A paved way or road; a city road; hence, a main way, in distinction from a lane or alley. “At home or through the high streets passing.” Milton.

Street-door, the door of a house or any building fronting or opening upon the street.

Synonyms—Road; way. See ROAD.