: extending up over the ankle
high-top sneakers
high-tops plural noun

Examples of high-top in a Sentence

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To do that, architects opened up the space, creating wide walkways and varied seating options with a mix of high-top, standard tables and six-person booths, to encourage service members to hang out and relax after they’re done eating. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 Larger or bulkier shoes, wide-fit, or high-top designs may need to be washed one at a time for better cleaning results. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026 The shoes are black Converse high-tops, identical to those worn by series star Zendaya in the above photograph. Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 We’re seated around a high-top bar table inside Gate Eleven Distillery in Chattanooga, Tennessee. David Cook, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-top

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high-top was in 1810

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“High-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-top. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

high-top

adjective
ˈhī-ˌtäp
: extending up over the ankle
high-top sneakers
high-tops
-ˌtäps
plural noun
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