high heels
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of high heels
First recorded in 1640–50 as high heeles
Example Sentences
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She tried to please him by “cooking, cleaning, putting on dresses and high heels to welcome him home,” but he came to hate her even more.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
Silverstein blends in with the cool kids of the fashion world, often photographed at swanky Manhattan dinners wearing a silky dress, leather and high heels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
The men tied jumpers around their necks and the women did not get glammed up for a night out, unlike Jade in her high heels and fake lashes.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
On Tuesday, Mexican delegate Fatima Bosch staged a dramatic walkout -- in an evening gown and high heels -- from a meeting where she was lambasted by Miss Universe host Nawat Itsaragrisil.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
Plus, she liked how she looked in her current outfit—everything from the high heels to the deep red lipstick that matched her scarf.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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