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- street piano/striːt piˈænəʊ/A piano placed in a public outdoor space, such as a street or square, for passersby to play freely.nounLow
- street railway/ˈstriːt ˈreɪlweɪ/A railway system with tracks laid along public streets, typically for trams or streetcars.nounLow
- street rod/striːt rɒd/A classic American car (typically pre-1949) that has been modified with modern components for high performance and drivability on public roads.nounC1/C2
- street smarts/ˈstriːt ˌsmɑːts/The practical intelligence, cunning, and survival skills needed to deal with everyday life, especially in a tough or urban environment.plural-nounMedium (C1)
- street theater/striːt ˈθɪətə/Theatrical performances, often improvised or informal, that take place in public outdoor spaces rather than in a traditional theater building.nounLow
- street theatre/striːt ˈθɪətə/Theatrical performances presented in outdoor public spaces, such as streets, parks, or squares, often without admission fees.nounC1
- street value/striːt ˈvæljuː/The monetary worth of an item, especially illegal drugs, on the black market or in illicit transactions.nounmedium
- street virus/striːt ˈvaɪrəs/A computer virus that is actively circulating on the internet, targeting personal and corporate devices.nounC2
- streetcar/ˈstriːt.kɑː/A public transport vehicle that runs on rails along streets, typically powered by electricity.nounmedium
- streetcar named desire, a/ə ˈstriːtkɑː neɪmd dɪˈzaɪə/The title of Tennessee Williams' classic 1947 American play.nounMedium-Low
- streetlight/ˈstriːtlaɪt/A tall pole with a light at the top, placed at the side of a road or path to illuminate it at night.nounB1
- streetology/ˈstriːtɒlədʒi/The study or knowledge of streets, particularly in an urban context.nounrare
- streetscape/ˈstriːtskeɪp/The visual appearance, features, and overall environment of a street or urban public space.nounC1
- streetwalker/ˈstriːtˌwɔːkə/A prostitute who solicits clients while walking on the streets.nounC2
- streetwear/ˈstriːtweə/Casual clothing of a style worn especially by young people in urban areas.nounMedium
- streetworker/ˈstriːtˌwɜːkə/A social or youth worker who engages directly with people (often young people or vulnerable groups) in their own environments, such as on the streets, in parks, or community centres, rather than in an office.nounLow
- streicher/ˈstraɪ.tʃə(r)/A rare term historically referring to a person who stretches, extends, or lays something out flat; a device for stretching fabrics or canvases.nounVery rare/Obsolete
- streisand/ˈstraɪzænd/An eponym derived from the American singer and actress Barbra Streisand, most commonly associated with the 'Streisand Effect' – the phenomenon where an attempt to suppress or censor information leads to the unintended consequence of publicizing that information more widely.nounC2
- strelitzia/strɛˈlɪtsɪə/A tropical plant of the genus Strelitzia, native to South Africa, known for its distinctive, brightly coloured flowers that resemble a bird's head and beak.nounLow
- strength/streŋθ/The quality or state of being physically strong; the capacity to withstand force or pressure.nounHigh
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