high street

noun

Synonyms of high streetnext
British
: a main or principal street

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The neighborhood/area Gstaad’s pedestrianised high street is a who’s who of haute couture, with every brand from Prada to Louis Vuitton housed in cute chalet shops. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 In some cases, high-end brands also share the same manufacturing facilities as those on the high street. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025 The French high street has suffered, with bankruptcies among low- and mid-tier legacy fashion brands such as Camaïeu, Naf Naf and Ikks, among others. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025 Given denim’s global popularity, Hurley emphasized the importance of ensuring that wool denim is equally accessible across the market — from luxury fashion to the high street. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025 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

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“High street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20street. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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