thigh-high
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of thigh-high
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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With WWF's ocean conservation specialist, Tom Brook as our guide, we waded through the thigh-high grass to visit the site of the experiment.
From BBC • May 30, 2025
In the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ series finale against the Nationals, Pages took three consecutive thigh-high, center-cut sinkers from right-hander Jake Irvin, kicking himself after going down looking with Ohtani looming on deck.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025
Complementing this were thigh-high black wading boots, a genial stroke of watery musing exemplifying the ethereal yet grounded designs.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024
In Doksuri's wake, social media posts showed emergency workers clearing fallen trees and landslides, and people wading in thigh-high flood waters.
From Reuters • Jul. 30, 2023
The first step in the examination process would be to pry the thigh-high cavalry boot off Booth’s left leg.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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