: rising or reaching upward to the knees
knee-high stockings
knee-high noun

Examples of knee-high in a Sentence

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Styled in leather lace-up shorts, knee-high boots, bold blue eyeshadow and her unmistakable mullet, Taylor delivered the kind of explosive presence that’s become a hallmark of the band’s live performances. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 May 2025 In her Instagram stories on May 12, Hylton posted a photo of herself with a knee-high protective boot on her right leg. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 May 2025 The look was complete with knee-high black heeled boots and black sunglasses. Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 May 2025 Accessories included a cigar, knee-high socks and platformed loafers. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for knee-high

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of knee-high was in 1743

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“Knee-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-high. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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