across the street
idiom
: on or to the other side of the street directly across from something
They live across the street (from us).
Examples of across the street in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Colin and Penelope Featherington, who lives across the street, have long been friends, though Penelope has always harbored a crush on him.
—
Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 May 2024
Numerous others from both groups began shooting handguns across the street at each other.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for across the street 
Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 15 May 2024
Numerous others from both groups began shooting handguns across the street at each other.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for across the street
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'across the street.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near across the street
Cite this Entry
“Across the street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/across%20the%20street. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share