This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
ace-high
[ eys-hahy, -hahy ]
/ ˈeɪsˈhaɪ, -ˌhaɪ /
Save This Word!
This shows grade level based on the word's complexity.
adjective
(of a poker hand) having an ace as the highest card.
held in high esteem: He has an ace-high reputation.
QUIZ
THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?
Do you know the difference between everyday US and UK terminology? Test yourself with this quiz on words that differ across the Atlantic.
Question 1 of 7
In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…
Origin of ace-high
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Words nearby ace-high
-aceae, Ace bandage, acebutolol, acedia, Aceh, ace-high, Acehnese, ACE inhibitor, ace in the hole, ace it, Aceldama
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023