high blood pressure

noun

: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries

also : hypertension

Examples of high blood pressure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, eating prime rib (and other red meats) regularly raises your risk of high blood pressure. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026

The researchers studied 2,682 middle-aged and older men over a 20-year period, and found that going to a sauna a few times a week led to reduced risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and sudden cardiac death. —Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026

Reduces Inflammation in Blood Vessels Inflammation is part of the body’s normal defense system, but ongoing inflammation is linked to artery damage and conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension). —Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 14 Jan. 2026

The organization primarily sources medications for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and mental health. —Blake Farmer, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high blood pressure

• acupressure
• overpressure
• flesher
• fresher
• thresher
• refresher

Kids Definition

high blood pressure

noun

: blood pressure that is abnormally high especially in the arteries or the condition resulting from it

called also hypertension

Medical Definition

high blood pressure

noun

: hypertension