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

Once he established his high-end consulting firm, Reilly retained his political staffers at no small expense, even during the lull between campaigns, rather than hiring and firing them as seasonal workers, which was the norm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

Earlier this week, Lockheed said it would field a cheaper model of Patriot missile that could hit the battlefield faster, as global stockpiles of high-end interceptors dwindle, The Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

He said streaming still faced several obstacles, including the fact that many high-end games still require a controller.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Bigelow Apothecaries in New York, doesn’t sell peptides in his store, which is stocked with a mix of vitamins, high-end beauty supplies and medications — all products he believes to be safe.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

The closet is already filled with an assortment of clothes, every single one of them a high-end brand.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

Related Words

• chic
• exclusive
• expensive
• sophisticated