backstreet
The word “backstreet” has 2 syllables: back-street
It's pronounced as /bækstriːt/
What is synonym and antonym for backstreet?
In the thesaurus, “backstreet” has 40 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for backstreet along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backstreet
- alley
- arterial
- artery
- avenue
- boulevard
- branch
- by-street
- bylane
- bypath
- byroad
- bystreet
- byway
- carriageway
- corniche
- corridor
- crossroad
- drag
- drive
- expressway
- freeway
- high road
- highway
- pass
- pike
- road
- roadway
- row
- secondary road
- shunpike
- side road
- side street
- street
- switchback
- thoroughfare
- thruway
- trace
- track
- trail
- turnpike
- way
Meanings of backstreet
- noun
- A usually small and narrow street or alley, especially one in inferior or poorer parts of a city, away from the centre.
- A secret, clandestine or illegal scene.
- adjective
- Associated with neighborhoods on back streets, often in older neighborhoods, with poorer residents.
Example Sentences
- 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.
On this page you'll find 40 synonyms or another words to backstreet, such as: alley, arterial, artery, avenue, boulevard, branch, by-street.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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