tall

adjective

ˈtȯl

: high in stature

: of a specified height

five feet tall

: of considerable height

tall trees

: long from bottom to top

a tall book

: of a higher growing variety or species of plant

: large or formidable in amount, extent, or degree

a tall order to fill

: pompous, high-flown

tall talk about the vast mysteries of life

W. A. White

: highly exaggerated : incredible, improbable

a tall story

obsolete : brave, courageous

tall adverb

tallish

ˈtȯ-lish

adjective

tallness

ˈtȯl-nəs

noun

Example Sentences

All the children in my family grew up to be very tall. My mother is short but my father is fairly tall. The giraffe is the tallest animal. The drinks were served in tall glasses. She is five feet tall.

Recent Examples on the Web But the Jaguars face a tall task in the Bruins, who are averaging 555 yards of total offense through two games.

Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2022 Aside from tall black boots and a flattering pair of jeans, there's nothing more essential to your fall wardrobe than some staple sweaters.

Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Happy hour finds a busy marble bar, newly outfitted with tall tables, and a welcome trend: more hours in which to take advantage of predinner deals.

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Odeyingbo spent a lot of his time as a young lineman looking for a pass rush instructor who knew how to teach players with tall, long-armed, big bodies.

The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 As before, the Crosstrek is a tall subcompact crossover with plenty of ground clearance and black plastic body cladding.

Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 While wildfires are a natural part of the giant sequoia life cycle, extreme flames that topple the tall trees have proved deadly, especially in recent years as climate change intensifies the blazes.

Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 For a fashion-forward pirate look, style a flowy striped dress with tall boots and pirate accessories.

Laurren Welch, Country Living, 15 Sep. 2022 One of Amazon's top-selling Christmas trees measures a solid 6 feet tall with plenty of branches ready for decorating.

Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	tallness
释义	tall adjective ˈtȯl 1 a : high in stature b : of a specified height five feet tall 2 a : of considerable height tall trees b : long from bottom to top a tall book c : of a higher growing variety or species of plant 3 a : large or formidable in amount, extent, or degree a tall order to fill b : pompous, high-flown tall talk about the vast mysteries of life W. A. White c : highly exaggerated : incredible, improbable a tall story 4 obsolete : brave, courageous tall adverb tallish ˈtȯ-lish adjective tallness ˈtȯl-nəs noun Synonyms altitudinous high lofty towering See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences All the children in my family grew up to be very tall. My mother is short but my father is fairly tall. The giraffe is the tallest animal. The drinks were served in tall glasses. She is five feet tall. Recent Examples on the Web But the Jaguars face a tall task in the Bruins, who are averaging 555 yards of total offense through two games. Creg Stephenson \| Cstephenson@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2022 Aside from tall black boots and a flattering pair of jeans, there's nothing more essential to your fall wardrobe than some staple sweaters. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Happy hour finds a busy marble bar, newly outfitted with tall tables, and a welcome trend: more hours in which to take advantage of predinner deals. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 Odeyingbo spent a lot of his time as a young lineman looking for a pass rush instructor who knew how to teach players with tall, long-armed, big bodies. The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 As before, the Crosstrek is a tall subcompact crossover with plenty of ground clearance and black plastic body cladding. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 While wildfires are a natural part of the giant sequoia life cycle, extreme flames that topple the tall trees have proved deadly, especially in recent years as climate change intensifies the blazes. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 For a fashion-forward pirate look, style a flowy striped dress with tall boots and pirate accessories. Laurren Welch, Country Living, 15 Sep. 2022 One of Amazon's top-selling Christmas trees measures a solid 6 feet tall with plenty of branches ready for decorating. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English tal, probably from Old English getæl quick, ready; akin to Old High German gizal quick First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4 Phrases Containing tall tall boy tall order to fill tall order tall tale/story tall ship tall oil walk tall tall fescue stand tall tall boy tall order to fill tall order tall tale/story tall ship tall oil walk tall tall fescue stand tall See More Kids Definition tall 1 of 2 adjective ˈtȯl taller; tallest 1 : having unusually great height 2 : of a stated height ten feet tall 3 : made up a tall tale tall 2 of 2 adverb : so as to be or look tall Stand tall and straight. tallness noun as in loftiness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance loftiness highness stature height inches elevation altitude rise
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tall

adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing tall

Kids Definition

adjective

adverb

noun