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

Swift attended the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans in head-to-toe Chanel, wearing a black-and-white tweed coat over a wool romper, along with a pearl belt and knee-high boots. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

These Pact leggings are designed for everyday wear and look great with oversized sweaters and knee-high boots, blousy tops and ballet flats, or sneakers and an oversized flannel shirt for a more casual ensemble. — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

Pair a leather brown ankle boot with denim, or opt for a chocolate brown knee-high boot with skirts and dresses. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

The best knee-high boots for petite women can create the illusion of height. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Sep. 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