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

Both systems also offer high-speed connectivity because of the satellite technology underpinning them. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Although Starshield serves a different purpose from Starlink's commercial internet service, which provides high-speed connectivity to regular people, the two are closely connected. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

This is the second installment of The Receipts, a CBS California investigative series examining consultant spending, oversight and influence over the state's multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project. — Tyler Horst, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

By Thursday, Starshield operations were partially restored, but Ukrainian officials indicated there are still some issues for high-speed military ordnance. — Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 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