play street (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪ striːt/
Definition
A play street is a road or street that is closed to traffic, usually temporarily, to allow children to play or for community events to take place.
Examples
The play street initiative has been a huge success, with kids playing safely in the streets every weekend.
The city is turning Main Street into a play street for the holiday parade, so expect traffic delays.
The play street program has helped to reduce traffic congestion and promote a sense of community in the neighborhood.
How to Use play street
- turn a street into a play street (verb phrase)
- to close a street to traffic and open it up for play or community events — "The city is turning Main Street into a play street for the summer festival."
- play street initiative (noun phrase)
- a program or effort to create play streets in a community — "The play street initiative has been a huge success, with kids playing safely in the streets every weekend."
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