knee-high

[ adjective nee-hahy; noun nee-hahy ]

adjective

1. as high as the knees.

noun

1. knee-highs. Also knee highs, knee-hi's, knee his. socks, stockings, or boots that cover the lower legs to just below the knees.

knee-high

adjective

1. another word for knee-deep
2. as high as the knee

   a knee-high child

Word History and Origins

Origin of knee-high¹

An Americanism dating back to 1735–45

Example Sentences

Taylor is dressed in a short black leather jacket, matching shorts and knee-high boots with stiletto heels.

From Los Angeles Times

She's also got on a wicked pair of chrome knee-high stiletto boots.

From Salon

At 3:40 p.m., the four motorcyclists head to their truck to claim their bikes and don chest protectors, heavy-duty knee-high boots, knee pads and bedazzled helmets.

From Los Angeles Times

It was just extra in all the best ways: leather studded hot pants, more insanely capacious bags, floor-length leopard gowns, wispy feathers and sequins styled with knee-high boots.

From Los Angeles Times

Hundreds of residents can be seen walking through the knee-high floodwater along the popular Lagos Bridge, while most vehicles are unable to plough through the high volume of water.

From BBC

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