st
word
/ˈseɪnt/
saynt
/seɪnt/
saynt
Definition
“St” is a written abbreviation, most commonly for “Street” in addresses or “Saint” in names. The meaning depends on the context where you see it.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears in writing, not speech. In addresses, “St” often means “Street”; in names like “St Paul,” it means “Saint.” Be careful not to confuse it with “St.” as a title and “st” in ordinal endings like “1st,” which is a different use.
Spanish: santo (abreviatura) - calle (abreviatura de dirección)Portuguese (BR): santo (abreviação) - rua (abreviação de endereço)Portuguese (PT): santo (abreviatura) - rua (abreviatura de morada)Chinese (Simplified): 圣(缩写)- 街(地址缩写)Chinese (Traditional): 聖(縮寫)- 街(地址縮寫)Hindi: संत (संक्षेप) - स्ट्रीट/गली (पते में संक्षेप)Arabic: القديس (اختصار) - شارع (اختصار في العنوان)Bengali: স্ট (রাস্তা/সেন্ট)Russian: ул. (улица) - Св. (святой)Japanese: St(通り/聖)Vietnamese: St (đường/phố - thánh)Korean: St (거리/성)Turkish: St (Cadde/Saint)Urdu: اسٹ (سڑک/سینٹ)Indonesian: St (Jalan - Santo/Santa)
Example Sentences
I live on King St.
basic
The school is on Main St.
basic
We visited St Paul’s Cathedral.
basic
Just send it to 45 Oak St, and it should get here tomorrow.
natural
I always get confused because there’s a Park Ave and a Park St in the same area.
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The museum guide said “Saint,” but the sign outside only said “St.”
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