step street en · NOUN
Meanings
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A public pedestrian thoroughfare, often officially designated, featuring a series of stairs instead of a traditional road to connect two streets; with a severe, steep elevation change.
The city of Pittsburgh has over 700 step streets.
The Joker Stairs are an example of a step street.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| step streets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |