high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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The high heels feature dramatically sculpted sides that highlight the contours of the singer’s foot. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Serving as a comfortable, height-boosting alternative to high heels, the brand's customizable platform clogs have been a massive hit. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Stoughton also suggested avoiding high heels, which prevent the calf muscle from flexing properly with each step. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 Fitted in a two-piece purple and black lingerie-style attire with matching fishnets and high heels, Doja Cat moved a mile a minute, only taking a break near the end of the show to take in the roaring crowd. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high heels

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high heels was in 1671

Rhymes for high heels

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high-heeled
high heels
high-high
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“High heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20heels. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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