high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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In the hilarious episode, the singer was in full diva mode — making outfit changes, appearing in a bathtub on camera, and using a StairMaster machine in high heels. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Experts say our feet experience 500-plus pounds of pressure from just standing in any shoe -- high heels, flats or sneakers. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 Its movable shelves accommodate different-sized footwear, including slimmer styles like slippers and taller options like high heels. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 My mom is a hairstylist and is on her feet all day, so wearing uncomfortable high heels for hours at a wedding is a daunting task. Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 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 19 Apr. 2026.

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