A small side street, often found in residential neighborhoods and connected to a larger road. Official Abbreviations

A very wide street, often with a median in the middle and trees or buildings on both sides. Lane (Ln): A narrow road, usually without a median.

Typically a public way that also has buildings on both sides, often running perpendicular to "streets" in grid-based cities.

A long, winding road often shaped by its natural surroundings, such as hills or lakes.

While often used interchangeably in casual conversation, different street types have specific traditional definitions:

A short street that ends in a cul-de-sac or loop.

Traditionally a public road with buildings on both sides; in some cities like New York, they often run on a specific orientation (e.g., East-West).