high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

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That’s thanks in large part to Qualley’s turn as the smoothly confident Honey O’Donahue, kind of a Philip Marlowe, or maybe Veronica Mars, in cherry-red lipstick, high heels and silks (inspired choices for the sweltering setting by costume designer Peggy Schnitzer). Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025 Accompanied by Dolly Parton, the actor arrived at the premiere of the film Steel Magnolias wearing a black pencil skirt, high heels, and a striped blazer. Michel Mejía, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2025 From Las Vegas casinos to Chicago nightclubs, glamoured performers donned eccentric high heels, makeup and headdresses at these shows, though nudity was also common. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025 Removing shoes at the door is especially helpful to prevent damage from high heels and cleats. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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