high street

• Termo usado principalmente no inglês britânico para designar a rua principal de uma cidade, onde costumam se concentrar as lojas, bancos e estabelecimentos comerciais. Também pode se referir ao comércio varejista e às compras em geral.

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.

   Rua principal comercial

   • 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.

   Varejo tradicional

   • 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.