: rising or reaching upward to the knees
knee-high stockings
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The footwear had a vintage aura, and paired with her white knee-high socks and polka dot dress, the singer-songwriter almost looked plucked out of the London mod scene of the ’60s.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
But DeLuca knows knee-high grass isn't everyone's preference (homeowners' associations may also prohibit it).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The city and larger Broward County both issued states of emergency, as residents in some areas were forced to wade through knee-high water.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
From behind, Davis's gown kept the surprises coming with a knee-high back slit that showed off her black pointed-toe heels.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 May 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
But DeLuca knows knee-high grass isn't everyone's preference (homeowners' associations may also prohibit it).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The city and larger Broward County both issued states of emergency, as residents in some areas were forced to wade through knee-high water.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
From behind, Davis's gown kept the surprises coming with a knee-high back slit that showed off her black pointed-toe heels.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for knee-high
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“Knee-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-high. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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