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

Examples of high-top in a Sentence

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Despite the new deal, Campbell walked into his news conference still sweating from a workout and wearing a black sleeveless shirt, shorts and socks while holding high-top cleats and a bottle of water. CBS News, 28 May 2026 The sporty shoes, adjacent to a high-top sneaker, are ultra slim and feature lacing up the shaft. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 To do that, architects opened up the space, creating wide walkways and varied seating options with a mix of high-top, standard tables and six-person booths, to encourage service members to hang out and relax after they’re done eating. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 Larger or bulkier shoes, wide-fit, or high-top designs may need to be washed one at a time for better cleaning results. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-top

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

high-top

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