Main Street
noun
1
: the principal street of a small town
2
a
: the sections of a country centering about its small towns
b
: a place or environment characterized by materialistic self-complacent provincialism
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Fredericksburg still wears its German heritage on its sleeve, evident throughout Main Street architecture and a lively cluster of biergartens and long-running seasonal festivals.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Alan Franklin, whose Muzicnet School of Music on Main Street has been connecting students of all ages with the art of music for more than 30 years.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The preliminary investigation determined that the Dodge was traveling southbound on South Main Street and the Honda CR-V was traveling northbound when the Honda allegedly turned left into the path of the Dodge causing the collision, according to police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Main Street Bistro Main Street Bistro is saying goodbye to downtown Monroe.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Alan Franklin, whose Muzicnet School of Music on Main Street has been connecting students of all ages with the art of music for more than 30 years.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The preliminary investigation determined that the Dodge was traveling southbound on South Main Street and the Honda CR-V was traveling northbound when the Honda allegedly turned left into the path of the Dodge causing the collision, according to police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
Main Street Bistro Main Street Bistro is saying goodbye to downtown Monroe.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Main Street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Main%20Street. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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