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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Meanwhile, a "fraud blitz" involving 500 new officers will be part of a crackdown on gangs who are accused of using Post Offices and High Street shops to "launder illicit billions", the Metro reports.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
When their previous home at Cavendish House was forced to close earlier this year, the shop moved to Lower High Street.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
"When the work disappears, people disappear," says Muriel, one of dozens of elderly residents gathered at Lyle Gateway Community Cafe, a stone's throw from the High Street.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
PC Stephen Grout says the bike had been seen performing wheelies and riding on the pavement in Dorking High Street.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Again, we’d turned and were heading back towards the High Street, when Rodney had stopped suddenly.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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