knee-high

adjective

ˈnē-ˈhī 

: rising or reaching upward to the knees

knee-high stockings

knee-high

ˈnē-ˌhī 

noun

Examples of knee-high in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The outfits are increasingly outrageous, including a number featuring knee-high pink leather boots paired with same colored short shorts and a leather bra and long lime green hair. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Qiy Low-heel Knee High Boots Get the sleek look of a boot and still be comfortable enough to explore a new city with the low chunky heels of these knee-high boots. — Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

The versatile style comes in rich coffee brown and classic red, and can be easily paired with kitten heels or knee-high boots. — Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

In a new ad for the brand, Covington, 36, and her pals put on their coziest sweaters and knee-high boots to create their latest fall photos. — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for knee-high

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny