high-top
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3.3
- noun
- /ˈhaɪˌtɑp/
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- The store displayed a variety of high-top sneakers that are great for skating and casual wear.
- high-tops sneakers
- high-top shoes
- black high-tops
We used to call them leather, black on white upper ankle tops and so high tops they called them.
- We used to call them leather, black on white upper ankle tops and so high tops they called them.
Examples
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I folded my arms tightly over my chest and stared down at my high-top sneakers.
Fiction book (1991) -
While playing basketball, I always wear my comfortable high-tops for better ankle support.
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I love this store and there in the window were the most amazing high top sneakers I had ever seen in my entire life.
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As long as you think we have time to stop and pick up a pair of high-top tennis shoes.
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Silas and Amy bought her a lovely pair of high-top shoes in jet black leather.
Fiction book (1991) -
David was running, too, and had on a green T-shirt, baggy black shorts, and his black high-tops.
Fiction book (1995) -
Vince tied the laces of his high tops together and slung them over his shoulder.
Fiction book (1994) -
As usual, he was dressed today in black high-tops, baggy black ripstop pants, and a black polo shirt.
Fiction book (1997) -
She decided to buy a new pair of high-tops to match her workout clothes at the gym.
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Etymology
High-top comes from high ('tall') and top ('upper part'). A high-top is a shoe whose 'high top' reaches above the ankle, like a short boot or a sneaker that gives extra ankle support.