collocation (noun phrase) · neutral
street art
UK/ˈstriːt ɑːt/US/ˈstriːt ɑrt/STREET ART
Artwork created in public spaces, such as murals or stencil pieces, often on walls in urban areas.
Examples
“Many tourists take photos of the neighbourhood's street art during weekends.”
“The council commissioned several pieces of street art to brighten up the old market area.”
“In my Part 2 answer I described how street art can change people's view of a neighbourhood.”
Band 8 sentence
“Street art has transformed several derelict alleys into vibrant open‑air galleries that attract photographers and local visitors.”
Collocations
- street art mural
- urban street art
Word family
Common mistakes
street-art→street art
street artwork→street art
public street art→street art
Say it for a higher band
5graffiti→6street graffiti→7+street art
Synonyms
graffiti
Easily confused
graffiti
“Graffiti on the subway walls often reflects political messages or youth culture.”
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