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

Drinking green tea may lower your blood pressure, with more significant reductions for people with high blood pressure. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025

For those who are living with heart conditions — such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, high blood pressure or arrhythmias — Iluyomade recommends taking precautions during the summer months. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025

Brown had a chromosomal disorder and high blood pressure, and typically avoided energy drinks, his family alleged in court documents. —Moná Thomas, People.com, 10 July 2025

Lifestyle approaches can help keep your blood pressure healthy and protect against heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions related to high blood pressure. —Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 July 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