stop street

American  

noun

1. a street at the intersections of which all traffic must stop before continuing.

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Etymology

Origin of stop street

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The lawsuit is the first known instance in California in which public officials have employed the state’s Fish and Game Code to stop street takeovers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2023

Non-uniformed officers patrolled high crime area in unmarked vehicles in an effort to identify individuals who might be illegally trafficking guns and stop street rivalries from turning deadly.

From Fox News • Aug. 2, 2021

The Mexican government and women's rights activists clashed in a debate on how to stop street harassment.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2016

While it is unlikely that the city of Detroit will be able to stop street artists producing unauthorized works, the Duggan administration is adamant that investigating “quality of life” crimes is a priority.

From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2015

Francie, usually dragging Neeley along, often followed the musicians from stop to stop, street to street, until it got dark and time for the musicians to disband.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith