Definition of "high-street" []

• In England, the principal street of a country town, especially a market-town: usually the continuation of the highway. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "RETAIL M&S Quarterly Sales Edge Up U.K. high-street bellwether Marks & Spencer Group PLC on Wednesday reported first-quarter sales marginally better than market estimates as the group's food business helped offset sluggish consumer discretionary spending, but the company continued to preach caution amid the difficult economic environment."
• "LONDON—U.K. high-street bellwether Marks & Spencer Group PLC on Wednesday reported first-quarter sales marginally better than market estimates as the group's food business helped offset sluggish consumer discretionary spending, but the company continued to preach caution amid the difficult economic environment."
• "The British high-street bellwether said net profit rose 16% to £612 million $986.1 million from £526.3 million last year."