high-speed

adjective

ˈhī-ˈspēd 

1

: operated or adapted for operation at high speed

2

: relating to the production of short-exposure photographs of rapidly moving objects or events of short duration

Examples of high-speed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Apartments will include private terraces on each floor, keyless entry, high-speed internet and smart thermostats. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Combine the cashews, mustard (if using), garlic, nutritional yeast, soy milk, lemon juice, and salt in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Since high-speed e-bikes first arrived in the Treasure Valley, the Idaho Statesman has reported on how cities are handling the issue differently. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026

The program has generated more than $36 billion in revenue since its inception, and the money goes to support affordable housing, wildfire resilience, clean drinking water, the high-speed rail and other projects. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for high-speed

• accede
• agreed
• airspeed
• alkyd
• bindweed
• chickweed
• concede
• decreed
• duckweed
• exceed
• flaxseed
• impede

Kids Definition

high-speed

adjective

-ˈspēd

: going or made for operation at high speed