What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
high–step
intransitive verb
Definition of high–step
: to move with a high step high-stepping across the sand — Nadine Gordimer
Explore Merriam-Webster
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of high–step
back-formation from high-stepper
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up high–step? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!