high-pres·sure
ˈhī-ˈpre-shər 
1
a
: having or involving a high or comparatively high pressure especially greatly exceeding that of the atmosphere
b
: having a high barometric pressure
2
a
: using or involving aggressive and insistent sales techniques
b
: imposing or involving severe strain or tension
high-pressure occupations
high-pressured; high-pressuring; high-pressures
: to sell or influence by high-pressure tactics
Examples of high-pressure in a Sentence
Adjective
a high-pressure salesman who wouldn't take "no" for an answer
"for a limited time only" and other standbys of high-pressure advertising
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The Bay Area Air District said Wednesday that a high-pressure system over the region is keeping air pollution trapped near the ground, and easterly winds could also bring in pollution from the Central Valley.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
By decoding the core mechanics of turbulent fluctuations, this research offers a new lens through which to view everything from the vast circulation of global oceans to the high-pressure environments inside jet engines.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The Chef follows the high-pressure environment of a top restaurant kitchen and the ongoing relationship between hedonistic single chef Dori and his employee Nimrod, a family man trying to get by.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
The Bay Area Air District said Wednesday that a high-pressure system over the region is keeping air pollution trapped near the ground, and easterly winds could also bring in pollution from the Central Valley.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
On Monday, widespread high winds, heavy rainfall, and heavy mountain snow slammed Hawaii as a result of a low-pressure system south of the state and a high-pressure system north of the islands, squeezing the pressure gradient overhead.
—ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
By decoding the core mechanics of turbulent fluctuations, this research offers a new lens through which to view everything from the vast circulation of global oceans to the high-pressure environments inside jet engines.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
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“High-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-pressure. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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