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

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

British perfumier Jo Malone is being sued by US cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies for using her name in a collaboration with High Street retailer Zara.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

While BBC Scotland News was interviewing people on the High Street, a woman approached to share her views.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

And this youth-driven craze is now transforming the British High Street, with chicken shops opening at a faster rate than all other fast food outlets.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

The rest continued along, headed for the market on High Street.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy