high street

• Im britischen Englisch die Hauptgeschäftsstraße einer Stadt oder eines Ortes, in der sich die meisten Geschäfte, Banken und Unternehmen befinden. Bezeichnet auch den Einzelhandel bzw. das Einkaufen in Geschäften im Allgemeinen.

A term used primarily in British English to refer to the main street of a town or city, typically where most shops, banks, and businesses are located. It can also refer collectively to retail businesses and shopping in general.

1. Main shopping streetA2formalbritish

   The principal street of a town or city, typically where most shops, banks, and businesses are located.

   Hauptgeschäftsstraße

   • The high street is always busy on Saturday mornings.
   • Many small shops on the high street have closed due to competition.
   • She works at a boutique on the high street.

2. B1informalbritish

   Used to describe typical, mainstream retail businesses or products, as opposed to online or specialized ones.

   Stationärer Einzelhandel

   • High street banks are facing competition from online-only banks.
   • The product is available in most high street stores.
   • High street fashion is often more affordable than designer brands.