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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New styles often start small, at high-end retailers or niche brands, and the volume comes later. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 Subtle shifts in positioning can thin out the mids and high-end or boost the bass. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 By focusing on the battles fought in luxury department stores, fashion shows, high-end spas, nail salons, and the home, the film illustrated just how limited even privileged women’s options were. — Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Lielle, set in a glamorous subterranean room on West Pico Boulevard, is the culmination of Swedish chef Marcus Jernmark’s years of experience in high-end temples around the world. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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