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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Chunky knee-high boots have entered the chat. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 June 2026 Style it alone with knee-high boots or on top of jeans for a trendy layering moment. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026 While knee-high boots are ideal for a concert or a shopping day, don’t be afraid to go casual via thin sneakers or flip-flops. — India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026 But some of the thousands of spectators roaming through sandy paths and knee-high grass were less bullish on AI’s role at the tournament and in golf in general. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 21 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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