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

Examples of high-top in a Sentence

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The high-top sneakers bring a bit of structure to the dress, making the outfit feel more intentional without losing the relaxed vibe. Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2025 The high-top comes in a neutral White Sand hue, while dimensionality is added through a suede and canvas materialization. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025 Some people have even shown a preference for the more divisive Japan H, a high-top boxing trainer that content creators have adopted as a sportier alternative to boots. Alice Cary, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025 The popular Calgary chef Glen Manzer conceived the menu, and guests dine on flavorful, unfussy northern Italian fare at a mix of high-top and regular tables backed by long leather banquettes. Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 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 16 Apr. 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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