Definition of high street
British
: a main or principal street
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There was more pain on Britain’s high streets, as Marks & Spencer, a staunchly mid-market clothing and food retailer, announced more store closures.
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Markle has become a pro at mixing high street with high-fashion; the soon-to-be-Duchess manages to effortlessly enchant in Haute Couture one moment, and then stun on the street in a put-together pencil skirt and mock-necked knit the next.
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Unlike Kate, who tends to sport more practical pumps with a small platform for comfort for most of her royal appearances, and opts for high street brands like L.K. Bennett when dressing for daytime, Meghan is all about killer heels.
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The data comes as a fresh blow to the British high street after a year of consumer pullback in the face of rising prices and sluggish wage growth.
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Yet the British political system is likely to prove much more difficult to disrupt than, say, the British high street.
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But, so far, some high streets have avoided major damage.
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Some megacities cycle through suburban and exurban forms without ever manifesting anything that looks like a downtown, much less a high street.
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Happening upon a great piece at a high street store can provide a fashion fix on a budget, but adding individuality to mass-market pieces takes skill.
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First Known Use of high street
before 12th century
HIGH STREET Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of high street for English Language Learners
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: a town's main street where there are many shops, banks, etc.
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