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

Examples of knee-high in a Sentence

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Strapless mini or maxi denim dresses work for a night out when styled with knee-high boots, while sneakers and a looser fit will quickly become your weekend uniform. Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025 Well, pair Mango’s silky option with a crisp white poplin blouse and knee-high boots. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025 That knee-high style featured a pointed toe and tall stiletto heel. Mikelle Street, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025 The unitard in this lesbian Sergeant Pepper ensemble came from Palace Costume, a famous L.A. repository of rental garments, with the knee-high boots hailing from Jeffrey Campbell. Samantha Allen, Them, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for knee-high

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 3 Mar. 2025.

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