high street

noun

British

: a main or principal street

Examples of high street in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The broadcaster and champion of the high street, who transformed the fortunes of Harvey Nichols, picks her favourites. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026

Well, what better way to reacquaint herself with the great British public than by shopping on the same high street? — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Litwack believes luxury brands and high street retailers can make a good match. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The neighborhood The hotel's historical ties to Waverley Station—a hub for those coming and going from Edinburgh—make this hotel a vital part of Princes Street, the high street of the Scottish capital. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high street

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete