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high-top

adjective

ˈhī-ˌtäp How to pronounce high-top (audio)
: extending up over the ankle
high-top sneakers
high-tops
ˈhī-ˌtäps How to pronounce high-top (audio)
plural noun

Examples of high-top in a Sentence

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On the Tuesday before commencement, Fisher and two classmates gathered around a high-top table at the Lone Star Oyster Bar, a popular spot south of campus. — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 One featured K-pop star Karina clutching a pair of the brand’s classic high-top black sneakers by her side and wearing a white skirt, with a star spotlight in center frame. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 Shoppers praise these high-top sneakers or their surprisingly comfortable fit. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 There’s banquette, high-top and bar seating inside and patio tables for alfresco sipping. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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high-top

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