surface street US
ˈsɜrfəs strit
See also: main road (UK)
Definition

Definition of surface street - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
non-highway roadUSroad that is not a highway or freewayUS
  • We took a surface street to avoid the traffic on the highway.
local road
2.
transportationUSroad with intersections and traffic signalsUS
  • Surface streets often have more stoplights than highways.
local road
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Images of surface street

  • surface street: road that is not a highway or freeway
    road that is not a highway or freeway

Expressions with surface

on the surfaceadv.
at the outermost layer or level
The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.
below the surfaceadv.
in a position under the top layer
The fish swam below the surface.
bring to the surfacev.
cause something to rise to the top
The diver brought the treasure to the surface.
bubble to the surfacev.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
under the surfaceadv.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
beneath the surfaceadv.
under the top layer
The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.

Expressions with street

two-way streetn.
street where traffic moves in both directions
Main Street is a two-way street.
street credn.
respect or credibility among people in urban areas
He has a lot of street cred in this neighborhood.
street valuen.
monetary worth of a commodity sold illegally
Authorities seized goods with a street value of $500,000.
civvy streetn.
civilian life outside the military context
After retiring, he found it hard to adjust to civvy street.
up someone's streetadj.
perfectly suitable to someone's interests or abilities
This new book is really up your street.
easy streetn.
situation with no problems or worries
After winning the lottery, they lived on easy street.
man in the streetn.
ordinary person not expert or highly educated
The man in the street may not know the answer.
on easy streetadv.
in a situation without worries
With a stable job and loving family, she felt on easy street.
on every street corneradv.
very common or widespread in an area
You can find coffee shops on every street corner.
phd in street smartsn.
expertise in navigating urban environments
She has a phd in street smarts, always finding the quickest route.

Terms related to surface street

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drivefreewayroadroutestreettrafficurbancitylocal

Terms with surface street included in their meaning

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pavingn.
street surface
hard surface layer on streets or sidewalks

Examples of surface street in a sentence

  • Surface streets are often less congested.
  • I prefer driving on surface streets to avoid the freeway.
  • Surface streets can be slower due to traffic lights.

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  1. French:route secondaire, voie de surface, ...
  2. German:normale Straße, Straße mit Kreuzungen, ...
  3. Italian:strada urbana, ...
  4. Spanish:calle de superficie, ...
  5. Portuguese:rua de superfície, rua com semáforos, ...
  6. Chinese:地面道路, 有红绿灯的道路, ...
  7. Japanese:一般道, 交差点のある道路, ...
  8. Arabic:شارِع سَطْحِي, شارِع عادي, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְחוֹב עִירוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:не автомагистраль, улица с перекрестками, ...
  11. Ukrainian:місцева дорога, дорога з перехрестями, ...
  12. Hindi:सतही सड़क, चौराहों वाली सड़क, ...
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