high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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The actress paired the dress with sheer black tights, strappy black high heels, multiple diamond rings and a matching diamond ear cuff on one ear. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024 Leap Year is primarily a showcase for high heels worn in improbable situations, like trudging through the muddy, hilly Irish countryside, where Adams gets waylaid en route to propose to her inattentive boyfriend (Adam Scott). Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024 Fortunately, this is not your first time working in high heels on stage. Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024 The actress, who is making her Hollywood comeback after many years away from the spotlight, paired the look with black tights and black high heels, keeping her accessories to a minimum. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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