High Street
Britishnoun
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the main street of a town, usually where the principal shops are situated
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the market constituted by the general public
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(modifier) geared to meet the requirements of, and readily available for purchase by, the general public
High-Street fashion
Example Sentences
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About 100 officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday where young people were reported to be attempting to access shops and a restaurant.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
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
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
High Street shops are increasingly accepting only card or phone payments, new research suggests, as traders balance security, costs and the needs of customers.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
High Street was already lined with people, all peering anxiously up the road.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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