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

Examples of knee-high in a Sentence

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For example, Bella Hadid was photographed yesterday afternoon strolling through New York in a button-down stretch dress, Coach’s Empire Carryall Bag 34, and knee-high boots featuring a recessive heel not unlike those popularised in Versailles. Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025 The outfit, which Rachel completed with a pleated mini skirt and knee-high boots, is one of the character’s most iconic looks. Bailey Richards, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Start by gathering the supplies: One knee-high white tube sock Paper-towel tube Plastic grocery bags Masking tape Plastic wrap Foam brush White glue Then follow the instructions below. Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025 Pair a ruffled top with relaxed wide-leg denim for an effortless daytime look, or style a ruffled dress with knee-high boots and a leather jacket for a boho edge. Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.

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