Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

easy street

/ˈizi ˌstɹit/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.98 in modern English

Syllables: easy street
IPA: /ˈizi ˌstɹit/

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Chiefly preceded by on: a carefree lifestyle, especially as a result of becoming wealthy, or an easy situation.

Colloquial; Uncountable

noun

Alternative letter-case form of easy street.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Stocks are light, while packers will be able to get financial aid, which will, so far as that is concerned, place them on "easy street.""
"Once after this I asked the "pardners" if Jimsey's mascot was bringing him luck. / "Yes, lady," said Tom, "we walks on de shady side of de street now—don't we, Jimsey?" / "Yes, we lives on Easy street.""
"There was big money in it—the fellows who did that job might live on Easy Street the rest of their lives."
"Honestly, Sally, it's the chance of a lifetime. It would put you right on easy street. Isn't there really any way you could get your money out of this other thing and take on this deal?"
"Sometimes I'm tired and I wonder / What's so all-fired important / About being someplace at some time / Oh, but I don't really mind / 'Cause I could be on Easy Street"
"Easy street, easy street / Where the rich folks play (yeah, yeah, yeah) / Move them feet to easy street / When you get there, stay"

Etymology

From easy (“at ease, comfortable”) + street.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈizi ˌstɹit/
British English: /ˈiːzi ˌstɹiːt/

Usage

Phrases

have it made

Frequently Paired Words

have it made

Questions

How do you pronounce easy street?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈizi ˌstɹit/.
What does easy street mean?: Chiefly preceded by on: a carefree lifestyle, especially as a result of becoming wealthy, or an easy situation.
Where does easy street come from?: From easy (“at ease, comfortable”) + street.

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