: extending up over the ankle
high-top sneakers
high-tops plural noun

Examples of high-top in a Sentence

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At the Bel-Air's bar and lounge area, guests can choose from cushioned loveseats, high-top tables, seats along the bar, or intimate tables in the lounge area for excellent cocktails, wines, beers, and beverages in a stylish setting. Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 The Loge Club, located on the second floor, seats 140 and offers exclusive food and drink options, a buffet area, high-top tables with bar stools and clear views of the arena. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, the other two pairs, one is a low-top and the other is a high-top shoe, come in black and showoff the vacuum of space and the transition from space travel to light speed, as depicted in the Star Wars film franchise. Rudie Obias, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024 At under 2 pounds, these grippy and breathable shoes feel more like a trail runner than a high-top boot with ankle support. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high-top 

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-top was in 1810

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“High-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-top. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

high-top

adjective
ˈhī-ˌtäp
: extending up over the ankle
high-top sneakers
high-tops
-ˌtäps
plural noun
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