high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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Removing shoes at the door is especially helpful to prevent damage from high heels and cleats. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025 Some young would-be dancers, standing in high heels and sipping on lemon water, waited on the sidelines for the right moment. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025 President Trump cited women wearing high heels on wet grass as the reason for the change. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025 This first trend can take your footwear rotation to new heights, sans pain and the awkwardness of high heels. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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