Main Street
noun
1
: the principal street of a small town
2
a
: the sections of a country centering about its small towns
b
: a place or environment characterized by materialistic self-complacent provincialism
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Part of American pop culture, synonymous with the age of the automobile, the rise of consumerism and the death of small town Main Street, America’s malls have had a rough ride in the 21st century.
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Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
According to police, Murren was traveling south on Main Street on an e-bike when he was struck by a vehicle traveling in the northbound lane.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
The new show, set to debut at the Main Street Opera House on July 17, will present a 15-minute film about Disney’s life before the curtain rises to reveal an Audio-Animatronic of the legendary filmmaker and theme park creator.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 15 July 2025
After 70 years of family ownership, the popular Holiday Market on Main Street in Royal Oak was sold to new owners in December.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
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Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
According to police, Murren was traveling south on Main Street on an e-bike when he was struck by a vehicle traveling in the northbound lane.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
The new show, set to debut at the Main Street Opera House on July 17, will present a 15-minute film about Disney’s life before the curtain rises to reveal an Audio-Animatronic of the legendary filmmaker and theme park creator.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 15 July 2025
After 70 years of family ownership, the popular Holiday Market on Main Street in Royal Oak was sold to new owners in December.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
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“Main Street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Main%20Street. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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