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

Some studies suggest that consuming even just a quarter cup of lentils daily may lower your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart disease. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026

Any one of these factors is a risk for high blood pressure, Kilpatrick says, and some people might have more than one. — Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026

Her symptoms included vaginal bleeding, high blood pressure, leg swelling and back pain. — Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

Common side effects include dizziness, fast heart rate, high blood pressure, anxiety, headache, insomnia and loss of appetite. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 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