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high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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The actress’ high heels measure around 4 inches, and they were made from a high-shine metallic material. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 Removing shoes at the door is especially helpful to prevent damage from high heels and cleats. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025 Several of the most striking photographs in the book are of the studio itself, which appears empty except for a pair of high heels reflected in a wall of mirrors or a rumpled military blanket, a favorite backdrop, pinned to a bare wall. Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025 Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace. Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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