high heels

plural noun

: shoes with high heels

Examples of high heels in a Sentence

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Wearing high heels at archaeological sites is prohibited, with fines of up to €900 (about $1,017) to prevent damage to fragile ancient surfaces. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Her striking portraits of women’s body parts feature torsos strapped into corsets, feet shoved into high heels, intricately arranged updos. Jane Yong Kim, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025 Morgan’s workwear of audacious miniskirts and impressively high heels, not meant for hiking up a trail during a deadly scavenger hunt, also serves as a rebuke to those who dare doubt her abilities. Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025 Most prominently, women have critiqued the festival mandating them to wear high heels. Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 24 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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