: rising or reaching upward to the knees
knee-high stockings
knee-high noun

Examples of knee-high in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For instance, this argyle sweater, paired with knee-high pink boots and a mini skirt is a fierce take on the 90s aesthetic — complete with a fresh and hot update. Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024 Get an early jump on the all-denim look with this midi from Madewell, which features just a hint of stretch and dresses up nicely with knee-high boots and a matching belt. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024 Ozuna took a knee-high sinker for strike three, and Olson lined the ninth pitch of his at-bat — a changeup below the strike zone — right to Mark Canha, who stepped on first for an unassisted double play. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024 Taylor teased the album with a library installation littered with Easter eggs and has been playing with a preppy fashion style all year: pleated mini skirts, rugby shirts, loafers, blazers and knee-high boots. Courtesy Of Esther Newman., refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for knee-high 

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Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of knee-high was in 1743

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“Knee-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-high. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.

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