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

The studies While mostly used for erectile dysfunction, both tadalafil and sildenafil are approved for treating a rare form of high blood pressure affecting the lungs. — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

People with high blood pressure or certain heart or kidney conditions may be advised to consume even less. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

Controlling high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes is important because the health of blood vessels is closely connected with the health of the brain. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Adults older than 50 and people with certain health conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, are at higher risk of severe illness. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 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