high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

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Gomez glimmered in a gold gown by Oscar de la Renta and matching gold high heels, as first revealed by her hairstylist, Renato Campora, on Instagram. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 So bring on the formal fashion, high heels and all — Trinity has showcased a range of styles so far on the current season, from sandals to boots. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Aleks Arwood beams onstage, wearing eyewateringly high heels and a red, custom Sherri Hill gown. — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 Most recently, the supermodel attended a pop-up event in NYC in a chic white midi dress with a pair of barely-there, open-toe high heels. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for high heels

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high heels was in 1671

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high-heeled
high heels
high-high
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“High heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20heels. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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