high-end

adjective

ˈhī-ˈend How to pronounce high-end (audio)
Synonyms of high-endnext
1
: upscale
high-end boutiques
2
: of superior quality or sophistication and usually high in price
high-end cameras

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a high-end haberdashery that serves its clients by appointment only high-end digital cameras intended for professionals and serious amateurs
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Selvedge is now synonymous with premium denim worldwide, and the mills of Okayama supply fabric to high-end jeans makers far beyond Japan, for garments selling at hundreds, even thousands of dollars. — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 Thanks to a project by Andermatt Swiss Alps (ASA)—masters of Alpine design, whose track record in delivering high-end homes in Andermatt is unsurpassed—this possibility is now a reality. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 The high-end hardware makes standard computing tasks—browsing, loading large files, multitasking across apps—very smooth. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 The platform supports a wide range of price points and categories, from daily essentials like specialty coffee, specific candles, or a preferred bottle of wine to high-end apparel, fine art, and home goods. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-end

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of high-end was in 1956

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“High-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-end. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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