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

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

Like Prada, Marni did lace-up low-top leather shoes and lace-up knee-high boots. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

The live videos, not verified by Reuters, showed people wading through knee-high murky water. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

The skirt is practically synonymous with fall and winter, pairing effortlessly with seasonal staples like turtleneck sweaters and knee-high boots. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 6 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