knee-high

adjective

ˈnē-ˈhī How to pronounce knee-high (audio)
: rising or reaching upward to the knees
knee-high stockings
knee-high
ˈnē-ˌhī How to pronounce knee-high (audio)
noun

Examples of knee-high in a Sentence

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Dune London’s Toova leather knee-high boots are mostly flat with a slight block heel. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 Her knee-high Gianvito Rossi boots added a sumptuous finishing touch. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 Patent knee-high boots brought edge, while her now-signature purple scarf added a vibrant pop—proving that even minimalists appreciate a jolt of color. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Next, add an oversized jacket that’ll let your number’s sleeves and hem show, plus some knee-high boots in a coordinating shade. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knee-high

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of knee-high was in 1743

Rhymes for knee-high

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“Knee-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-high. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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