high street
In British English, 'high street' refers to the central business and shopping area of a town or city, similar to 'main street' in American English.
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Definition
B2Urban Planning
(British, Irish)The main street of a town or city, typically where most shops, banks, and businesses are located.
Example
- Most of the town's shops are located on the high street.
- The high street is always bustling with activity on weekends.
C1Commerce
(British, Irish)Refers to mainstream, physical stores as opposed to specialized or online retailers.
Example
- High-street fashion is generally more affordable than designer brands.
- Many high-street banks offer similar financial services.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "high street":
on the streetmain roadback streettown squarewalk the streets