high-end

adjective

ˈhī-ˈend 

1

: upscale

high-end boutiques

2

: of superior quality or sophistication and usually high in price

high-end cameras

Synonyms

• exclusive
• upmarket
• upscale

Examples of high-end in a Sentence

a high-end haberdashery that serves its clients by appointment only

high-end digital cameras intended for professionals and serious amateurs

Recent Examples on the Web

The Dover sole, a pricey fish that seems to be experiencing a renaissance in New York’s more high-end dining rooms, arrives traditionally dressed in capers and béarnaise, the body de-finned and de-tailed, but otherwise intact. —Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025

Every high-end brand introduced a version this season, and stylish celebs like Katie Holmes are all in on the silhouette. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2025

There will also be high ceilings and Italian kitchens with high-end finishes and appliances. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2025

This divergence suggests that even as wine consumption shifts, demand for high-end glassware remains strong, reinforcing Josephinenhütte’s rapid sellout as part of a broader trend toward premium drinking experiences. —Rachel King, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for high-end

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend