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

Examples of high-top in a Sentence

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And while the high-top Foamdome is scheduled to be reissued this holiday season, Nike is also using the momentum to introduce an entirely new model. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 While her fellow Disney Channel alum Zendaya wore plenty of vests, neon tights and high-top sneakers during her years portraying Rocky Blue on Shake It Up. Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 When choosing your platform sneakers, opt for low-tops rather than high-tops, as this design can be more difficult to remove at TSA because of the extra laces. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 June 2026 The Whaler This boisterous eatery has been an institution in Salamanca since its establishment in the early 1800s, but a recent reinvigoration of the property means fine fare and top tipples match the camaraderie that spills out to the barrel-high-top tables out front. Riley Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-top

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Jul. 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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