high-end — expensive and of high quality; targeting affluent consumers
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expensive and of high quality; targeting affluent consumers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪ end/
Example Sentences
- My friend bought a high-end smartphone that costs more than my monthly rent.
- The high-end boutique only accepts customers who make appointments in advance.
- She claims her cup noodles are 'high-end' because she adds real vegetables to them.
high-end
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhaɪ end/]
expensive and of high quality; targeting affluent consumers
She browses high-end watches under glowing display lights at the luxury boutique.
High-end fashion helps extend every trend!
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Origin
A compound term that emerged in the 1960s, combining 'high' (elevated) and 'end' (extremity, range) to denote the upper end of a spectrum. Originally applied to quality and price ranges, the term evolved to mean 'premium' or 'top-tier' products and services.
Breakdown
high (elevated, superior) + end (extremity, range) = the upper end of a quality or price spectrum, designating premium-grade goods or luxury-class services.
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📝Examples
“My friend bought a high-end smartphone that costs more than my monthly rent.”
“The high-end boutique only accepts customers who make appointments in advance.”
“She claims her cup noodles are 'high-end' because she adds real vegetables to them.”
“The company targets high-end consumers with disposable income.”
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