spike heel

noun

Definition of spike heel

1 : a very high tapering heel used on women's shoes

2 spike heels plural : shoes with spike heels

Examples of spike heel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At 65 years old, her wardrobe now consists of miniskirts, spike heels, over-the-knee lace-up boots, halter tops, etc. — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, "Dear Abby: Friend’s personality changes in drastic ways following a serious accident," 22 Apr. 2020 That's when the spike heel of my boot got caught on my parents' brick sidewalk. — Ree Drummond, Country Living, "Every Die-Hard Romantic Needs to Read Ree and Ladd Drummond's Love Story," 6 June 2017 Already a fashion inspiration, Meghan stood out in a bright yellow Brandon Maxwell sleeveless crepe sheath featuring a boat neck and midi length, paired with tan suede spike heels. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Duchess Meghan dons yellow Brandon Maxwell dress as she and Harry meet Commonwealth youths," 5 July 2018 Both wore dark suede spike heels on the cobblestones outside the abbey. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Meghan Markle joins queen in first official appearance together," 12 Mar. 2018 Trump, a former fashion model, was dressed for the event in a creamy-pink brocade shift dress with a pink coat casually draped over her shoulders and her trademark spike heels in coral pink suede. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Melania Trump's inaugural gown enters Smithsonian's First Ladies Collection," 20 Oct. 2017 Ready to open the doors of each car was a Playboy Bunny — each with bunny ears, bunny tail, spike heels, and cleavage. — Stu Bykofsky, Philly.com, "Blame Rizzo: Why Philly never got a Playboy Club | Stu Bykofsky," 28 Sep. 2017 Big hair, painful thong underwear, and spike heels will all have a comeback. — Slate Staff, Slate Magazine, "How Trump Will Change America," 24 Jan. 2017

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“Spike heel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spike%20heel. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.

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spike heel

noun

English Language Learners Definition of spike heel

chiefly US

: a very tall and thin heel on women's shoes

: shoes with tall, thin heels

See the full definition for spike heel in the English Language Learners Dictionary

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