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Definition Fleet Street in British English

Fleet Street noun

[uncountable] noun

The offices of most national newspapers were in this street in central London in the past. Although most of them have now moved to other parts of London, especially Docklands to the east, the phrase ‘Fleet Street’ is still sometimes used for referring to the newspaper industry.

Definition Fleet Street in British English