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

At Saint Laurent during Paris men’s, Connor Storrie rocked up in knee-high latex sock boots (on a scorching hot day, no less). — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Athletic socks are also knee-high length but feature extra padding and breathable materials, such as mesh. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Knee-High Boots + Matching Set Try out a pair of heeled knee-high boots with a matching miniskirt and blazer set for a fail-safe outfit. — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026

Styled by Erin Walsh, Hathaway paired the dress with an unexpected pair of tan suede knee-high heeled boots by Gianvito Rossi along with a few statement jewels by Bvlgari. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 July 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