streetward
Definition
Adjective:
- Directed or situated toward the street: "streetward" describes something that faces, moves, or is oriented in the direction of a street.
Adverb:
- Toward the street: "streetward" indicates movement or direction toward a street.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The streetward side of the house had large windows. (The side facing the street had large windows.)
- They installed a streetward sign to guide visitors. (A sign oriented toward the street.)
Adverb:
- He walked streetward to catch the bus. (He walked in the direction of the street.)
- The children ran streetward to see the parade. (They ran toward the street.)
Advanced Usage
"to look streetward": to gaze or direct one's attention toward the street.
- She stood at the window and looked streetward, waiting for the taxi. (She gazed in the direction of the street.)
"streetward movement": a flow or progression toward the street.
- The crowd's streetward movement signaled the end of the concert. (The crowd moved toward the street.)
Variants and Related Words
- Streetwardly (adv): in a manner directed toward the street (rarely used).
- He turned streetwardly and quickened his pace. (He turned toward the street.)
Synonyms
- Toward the street: in the direction of the street.
- Street-facing (adj): oriented to face the street.
Related Idioms