high street
high street
English
Noun
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Definition
The main street of any town.
Etymology
From Middle English high strete, highestrete, haye-strete, hye strete, heiȝe strete, from Old English hēahstrǣt (“high road”), equivalent to high + street.
Example Sentences
- "Woolworths has had a presence on the UK High Street for almost a century."
- "The spending in and around local stations is creating micro-economies that are benefiting Great Britain's high streets, independent businesses and economic growth, both locally and on a national level."
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