high-end

American  

[hahy-end] / ˈhaɪˈɛnd /

adjective

Informal.

1. being the most expensive or technically sophisticated.

   She uses high-end sound mixing equipment in her home studio.

   I can’t afford to shop in those high-end boutiques.

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high-end British  

adjective

1. (prenominal) (esp of computers, electronic equipment, etc) of the greatest power or sophistication

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Example Sentences

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high-end

Now, it aims to increase the average selling price of high-end models by around 20 percent in the medium term.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Lanai has beautiful beaches, a Jack Nicklaus–designed golf course, and dining and resort amenities in the high-end hotels.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Uchimiya had arrived at work early Saturday and was waiting in his car outside Nobu Malibu, a high-end Japanese eatery known for celebrity sightings, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

He is also a billionaire statesman who dines with President Trump, a father of three and lately a fan of high-end fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Horchow founded the Horchow Collection, a high-end mail order merchandise company.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

Related Words

• chic
• exclusive
• expensive
• sophisticated