Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Fleet Street
Noun
/fliːt striːt/
Definition
Fleet Street is a street in central London known for its historical association with the British newspaper industry.
Examples
- Fleet Street was once home to many major newspapers.
- The term ‘Fleet Street’ is often used to refer to the newspaper industry as a whole.
- Historically, reporters would gather news stories along Fleet Street.
Meaning
Fleet Street represents not only the physical location in London but also the collective press industry and journalism in the UK.
Synonyms
- News industry
- Press
- Journalism hub
