: rising or reaching upward to the knees
knee-high stockings
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Lipa undid several buttons at her chest and hemline to bare a little extra skin from both angles, and accessorized with sheer black tights and black crocodile leather knee-high boots.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
The Slim Ribbed Jersey Midi Dress immediately caught my attention not just because of its $27 price tag but also for its flowy, breathable fit that’ll layer beautifully under an oversized cardigan and paired with knee-high boots.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Putu Pointed Toe Boots Tall boots are one of the shoe stars of the season, and the princess’s knee-highs are designed to protect your shins from the elements without compromising style.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
From sling-back pumps to knee-high boots, the short and skinny heel became an obvious choice for any occasion amid the rise of ‘90s style nostalgia.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2026
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
The Slim Ribbed Jersey Midi Dress immediately caught my attention not just because of its $27 price tag but also for its flowy, breathable fit that’ll layer beautifully under an oversized cardigan and paired with knee-high boots.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Putu Pointed Toe Boots Tall boots are one of the shoe stars of the season, and the princess’s knee-highs are designed to protect your shins from the elements without compromising style.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
From sling-back pumps to knee-high boots, the short and skinny heel became an obvious choice for any occasion amid the rise of ‘90s style nostalgia.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for knee-high
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“Knee-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-high. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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