high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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This first trend can take your footwear rotation to new heights, sans pain and the awkwardness of high heels. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025 The transformation—underway by the National Park Service and privately funded—aims to make the space more practical for press events and formal gatherings, especially for guests in high heels. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 Her vehicle was found at her apartment, along with a bent car key, her high heels and signs of a struggle. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025 The glamorous high heels paired perfectly with her all-black ensemble designed by Rahul Mishra. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for high heels

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high heels was in 1671

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“High heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20heels. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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