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

To go from that to the proposed high-end beach clubs and already present budget-airline weekenders involves extreme whiplash.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

They heard about the brand from friends back home in Gdańsk, Poland, and said the two pairs they bought cost less than they would pay for a single pair of high-end sneakers in Poland.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

For much of August, when a frayed de facto ceasefire was in effect, U.S. forces did not respond with high-end missiles when Iran attacked oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

Four initial lounges are being built as the airline hopes to lure fliers to a new high-end credit card it plans to launch next year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Jiro’s suit is flawlessly sharp, a perfect black outfit with a crisp white shirt that must be some high-end brand.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

Related Words

• chic
• exclusive
• expensive
• sophisticated