: extending up over the ankle
high-top sneakers
high-tops plural noun

Examples of high-top in a Sentence

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In this corner of the Old Town, the energy is decidedly new: a soft neon glow rings the room, where a DJ bumps bass-heavy electro while 20- and 30-somethings sip Serbian orange wine and light up cigarettes around high-tops. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025 The 1,200-square-foot space will have a 16-foot bar with high-top chairs, a lounge area and desks for remote work. Laura Barrero, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025 Lim and Oh hope to eventually start offering a tasting menu, at high-top tables in the main dining room. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 Expect minimal seating, with about six to eight high-top counter seats, and no bar service. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for high-top 

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-top was in 1810

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“High-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-top. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

high-top

adjective
ˈhī-ˌtäp
: extending up over the ankle
high-top sneakers
high-tops
-ˌtäps
plural noun
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