knee-high

adjective

ˈnē-ˈhī

: rising or reaching upward to the knees

knee-high stockings

knee-high

ˈnē-ˌhī

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Pair with a knee-high boot for evenings out or with a sleek sneaker for a take on elevated office attire. —

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023 Styling-wise, this dress conveys power and places to be with a knee-high black boot. —

Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023 The Persuasion actress accessorized the look with knee-high black boots, a delicate pearl necklace and a black bag with silver spikes and a green handle. —

Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2023 For this, the best-selling Hylaea Merino Wool Ski Socks are the way to go, and right now a three-pack of these knee-high socks are on sale for just $30. —

Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023 The star wore knee-high scarlet socks and stilettos, perfectly matching the ruby dress. —

Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023 The Magda Butrym footwear featured a knee-high silhouette and a tiny kitten heel. —

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Feb. 2023 Alix went for an all-leather look with a black mini skirt, a black matching oversized, cropped jacket, a sleek brown bodysuit, and chocolate brown knee-high stiletto boots. —

Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2023 See More

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