high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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Her blonde hair, acrylic nails, high heels, rhinestones, waist-cinching silhouettes, and curves were not accidents of taste. Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026 That said, high heels aren’t the most practical airport shoe anyway. Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Gomez wore a gold gown by Oscar de la Renta and matching gold high heels, as first revealed by her hairstylist, Renato Campora, on Instagram. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 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 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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