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Since a simple T-shirt on the high street can cost between $12 and $20, a single T-shirt sold at retail can bring in enough revenue for a major brand to buy nearly a kilogram of them at factory-floor prices.—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Formulated alongside dermatologists, clinically tested, typically fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, and available at affordable prices, these are prescription-grade skincare at high street prices.—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 During the outing, the King met with representatives from Jewish charities and community organizations at Jewish Care and also greeted local residents along the neighborhood’s high street.—Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 In Edinburgh, Multrees Walk has everything from luxury to high street.—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for high street
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of high street was
before the 12th century