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

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors ACE inhibitors are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure and certain heart or kidney conditions. —Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2025

Another team reported that light at night was linked to high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes in older adults. —Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 Dec. 2025

Low levels are linked to heart disease, cancer, autoimmune conditions, high blood pressure, depression, low testosterone, poor immune resilience and early aging, according to the doctor. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025

And studies warn that sleeping for less than seven hours a day can increase the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and other issues that come with sleep deprivation. —Gina Park, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025

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