High Street

British  

noun

1. the main street of a town, usually where the principal shops are situated

2. the market constituted by the general public

3. (modifier) geared to meet the requirements of, and readily available for purchase by, the general public

   High-Street fashion

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Example Sentences

Christine said she was walking with her husband and baby in Clapham High Street when she saw hundreds of young people, adding: "I think it took everyone by surprise."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It's a sunny afternoon on Canterbury High Street, but something is not right.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Perry said officers were aware that if they were running an operation in the West End, they would also consider places like Camden High Street, Islington and south of the river to curb this.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Matt said his tyre burst in High Street in Alfreton town centre, when he mounted a kerb to make room for a police car with its lights flashing.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

One of the carriages turned off High Street and stopped in front of the coffeehouse.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson