high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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The breakout singer's June 11 album announcement garnered criticism with its imagery showing Carpenter, dressed in a black dress and high heels, kneeling on the ground in a dog-like pose while an unidentified man stands off to the side and pulls her by the hair. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 June 2025 This first trend can take your footwear rotation to new heights—sans pain and the awkwardness of high heels. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025 They were recently repeated in The Hollywood Reporter where it was alleged that Meghan was ‘a dictator in high heels’ and also appeared in Vanity Fair. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025 Carey, 56, drives luxury cars and motorcycles, struts through a casino in perfect hair and makeup and takes down villains — all while wearing high heels. Marina Watts, People.com, 16 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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