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backstreet

/bækstriːt/

NOUN

1. A small, narrow street away from the city center

A usually small and narrow street or alley, particularly one located in an older, poorer, or less prominent part of a city, away from its main commercial areas.

1.1. Narrow secondary streets and alleys

Refers to a small, relatively inconspicuous street or passage, often found behind main roads or in older urban neighborhoods.

Synonyms

  • alley
  • by-street
  • bylane
  • byroad
  • bystreet
  • side street
  • side road

Examples

  • They wandered through the backstreet alleys, exploring hidden gems of the city.
  • The quaint bookstore was nestled in a quiet backstreet away from the bustling main roads.
  • The children loved playing games in the narrow backstreet behind their houses.
  • The mural artist transformed the dull backstreet wall into a vibrant work of art.
  • The old theater was tucked away in a charming backstreet, preserving its historic charm.

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ADJECTIVE

2. Associated with poorer or less prominent neighborhoods

Describing something associated with back streets, particularly older urban neighborhoods inhabited by poorer residents.

2.1. Older and economically disadvantaged neighborhoods

Used to describe places, businesses, or activities associated with less affluent, older, or less prominent urban areas rather than established or fashionable districts.

Synonyms

  • back-alley

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