high street

Definitions

1. The proper name of the high street in any of many villages, towns, or cities, especially in the United Kingdom and certain Commonwealth countries.
   British
2. The main street of any town.
   Ireland, UK
3. The life and activities that archetypally happen on such a street: brick-and-mortar retail; the daily life of most people (everyone who is not among an out-of-touch rich elite).
   British
4. Mainstream shops, banks, etc. that can be found on such a street, in contrast to more specialist shops and services.
   Ireland, UK
5. A hamlet in St Stephen-in-Brannel parish, Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SW9653).
6. Physical, bricks and mortar shops, in contrast to Internet shops.
   Ireland, UK
7. A hamlet in Hawkhurst parish, Tunbridge Wells borough, Kent, England, on a road of the same name (OS grid ref TQ7430).
8. A hamlet in Darsham parish, East Suffolk district, Suffolk, England (OS grid ref TM4170).

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“Near-synonym: Main Street (esp. US and Canada)”

“Near-synonym: Main Street (US and Canada)”

“This is a result⟳ of a switch⟳ from High Street to online retailing, requiring consumer goods to be delivered to the door from large-scale distribution parks that have⟳ sufficient traffic to justify⟳ a rail terminal.”

CEFR level