high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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Aguilera is a devoted fan of high heels, with thigh-high boots being one of her preferred silhouettes, from brands like Louboutin, Balmain and Amina Muaddi. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025 For the next take, the cameraman got very close to the two principals, who seized the opportunity to switch from high heels to Uggs. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025 Removing shoes at the door is especially helpful to prevent damage from high heels and cleats. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025 In short, the combination of high heels with socks embodies what fashion is truly all about: expressing yourself, having fun, and standing out by showing off. Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 8 Nov. 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 16 Dec. 2025.

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