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

Sodium—found in table salt and many condiments—plays a significant role in conditions like kidney disease, high blood pressure, and heart problems. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026

The groups at greatest risk, according to doctors, are those with existing health conditions, such as high blood pressure, prior stroke or heart disease, diabetes or kidney problems. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026

Diets that rose to the top year after year — such as the Mediterranean and DASH (high blood pressure) diets — shared the same core features, with an emphasis on vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats, says Urban. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026

Hackman died from a combination of severe heart disease, high blood pressure and advanced Alzheimer's disease, likely days after his wife died. —Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 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