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

The Garment’s spring collection included equestrian staples like knee-high boots, elevated leggings, and gloves and other ensembles that could have gone right to a dressage show. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Yoonchae took the look knee-high in hot pink, with crisscrossing straps, an open toe and a stiletto heel. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Strap on knee-high boots and work a 2026 NFL kickoff show in Nashville like Collins did this week. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Wearing knee-high rainboots and carrying a broom, Gail Langford gathered with three of her neighbors Wednesday morning to check on other residents who experienced storm damage. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 9 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