Synonyms

main drag

American

noun

Slang.

the main street of a city or town; main stem.

main drag Idioms

The principal street of a city or town, as in Several stores on the main drag have closed. This slangy term was first recorded in 1851.

Etymology

Origin of main drag

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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“When I think about it, it makes me really angry,” said Steve Staples, who owns International Vintage Guitars on Oakdale’s quiet main drag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

On Wednesday, gleaming Lincoln Navigators and Cadillac Escalades cruised down a main drag, past tidy green lawns before disappearing into residential communities hidden behind sand-colored gates.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

Less spending from Hispanic and low-income consumers were the main drag, CEO Michael Skipworth said on the earnings call.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

There are clapboard houses, a main drag with businesses bearing charming vintage patina and lampposts bearing flags of the town's military veterans.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

“I’m really proud of you, you know,” Ana said as they walked down the main drag.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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