main drag

noun

, Slang.

1. the main street of a city or town; main stem.

Word History and Origins

Origin of main drag¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Idioms and Phrases

The principal street of a city or town, as in Several stores on the main drag have closed . This slangy term was first recorded in 1851.

Example Sentences

One of the main drags on the world's second-largest economy has been the downturn in the country's property market which began three years ago.

From BBC

Firefighter John Clingingsmith was monitoring the fire from the main drag in Running Springs, making himself available to anyone who had questions or needed help.

From Los Angeles Times

In its heyday, the town’s main drag featured saloons, dance halls, inns and gambling houses.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s no town. There’s no main drag. ... This place has always been made of vacation homes. It’s not conducive to full-time living. It’s really far from everything.”

From Los Angeles Times

The bar in question, located in an alley off Kyiv’s main drag, has been a popular venue for many years, although the name has changed a few times.

From Los Angeles Times