playstreet
playstreet noun: a scheme by which a road is temporarily closed to allow local children to play there, e.g. in neighbourhoods where playground facilities are not available.
Noun
playstreet (plural playstreets)
- A scheme by which a road is temporarily closed to allow local children to play there, e.g. in neighbourhoods where playground facilities are not available.
- The Police Athletic League of New York City began operation of 75 playstreets and playgrounds in July for city youngsters who could not leave the city's streets during the hot months.1951, Federal Probation News Letter, page 61
Forms of playstreet
| plural | playstreets |
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Origin of playstreet
From play + street.
Questions about playstreet
- What does playstreet mean?
- Playstreet means a scheme by which a road is temporarily closed to allow local children to play there, e.g. in neighbourhoods where playground facilities are not available.
- What part of speech is playstreet?
- Playstreet is a noun.
- What is the plural of playstreet?
- The plural of playstreet is playstreets.
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