main drag

noun

US, informal
: the main street in a town or city
A carload of teenagers were cruising down the main drag.

Examples of main drag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bar in question, located in an alley off Kyiv’s main drag, has been a popular venue for many years, although the name has changed a few times. Sabra Ayres, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 The Dublin installation looks onto the city’s main drag, O’Connell Street, including views of two iconic landmarks: the General Post Office and the Spire. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2024 Water Street, its main drag, has a smattering of restaurants interspersed with antique shops, but for a bite with a view, check out the popular Dog Watch Cafe overlooking the harbor. Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024 Once removed, drivers will reach Elmwood Place from local roads that tie into Vine Street, its main drag. The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024 This charming town on Lake Macatawa's shore has a rich Dutch heritage and a main drag lined with boutiques, art galleries, and eateries. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2024 Inspired by his beloved Sunset Strip in L.A., McAfee also bestowed the indelible name upon Vegas’ main drag. Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024 The town’s historic main drag is lined with businesses, some of which date back to 1917 and include Main Street Theatre, founded in the 1930s. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024 Milo’s Guesthouse For a right-in-town setting near the bars, restaurants, and shops of Davis’ main drag, look no further than Milo’s Guesthouse. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024

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“Main drag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/main%20drag. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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