high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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The midi dress featured a flowing skirt with a slit that allowed her high heels to shine. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025 On top of that, many showgirls strutted in three-inch-tall high heels. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025 For the uninitiated, navigating the uneven streets in high heels is a balancing act. Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 Some wore suits, others high heels, and nearly all carried small binders with resumes, certificates and diplomas. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 26 Sep. 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 11 Oct. 2025.

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