high street

high street

English Noun
Ad

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."
Ad

Related Words