Pronunciation: /ni haɪ/
noun a type of high boot or sock that reaches up to the knee
A1 She wore knee high socks with her skirt.
A2 The farmer wore knee high rubber boots in the muddy field.
B1 The fashion trend this season is knee high boots.
B2 The hiker wore knee high gaiters to protect his legs from thorns.
C1 The knight wore knee high armor for protection in battle.
C2 The dancer wore knee high leg warmers during the performance.
adjective describing the height of something that reaches up to the knee
A1 She wore knee high socks with her school uniform.
A2 The little girl jumped in puddles wearing knee high rain boots.
B1 The hiker wore knee high hiking boots to protect his legs from scratches.
B2 The fashion model strutted down the runway in knee high leather boots.
C1 The knight wore knee high metal armor for protection in battle.
C2 The equestrian wore knee high riding boots for the horseback competition.
formal The knee-high boots were a popular choice among the attendees at the formal event.
informal She wore a cute pair of knee-high socks with her outfit.
slang Those knee-highs are so trendy right now.
figurative The water in the river was knee-high after the heavy rain.
was knee high
knee highs
knee higher
knee highest
is knee high
will be knee high
has been knee high
is being knee high
knee high
very knee high
to be knee high
being knee high
knee high