high-end

adjective

ˈhī-ˈend How to pronounce high-end (audio)
Synonyms of high-endnext
1
: upscale
high-end boutiques
2
: of superior quality or sophistication and usually high in price
high-end cameras

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a high-end haberdashery that serves its clients by appointment only high-end digital cameras intended for professionals and serious amateurs
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Uzbekistan confirmed its purchase of Chinese J-10CE jets, becoming the second country after Pakistan to add the fighter to its arsenal, as Beijing makes inroads into high-end defense. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Like many other high-end EVs, the drive units use silicon-carbide inverters that can respond in less than a millisecond. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 Historic tourist destinations are also emerging as the next frontier for high-end luxury retail. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Consult the list below for hardwearing, high-end bags from Berluti, Frank Clegg, Métier and more. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-end

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of high-end was in 1956

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“High-end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-end. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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