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flats

British  
/ flæts, ˈflætɪz /

plural noun

  1. shoes with flat heels or no heels

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A short walk along an irrigation canal leads to a weathered observation deck rising two stories above a patchwork of saturated flats where saltgrass, iodine bush and cattail take root.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Accessories include leather bags inspired by the sport duffel, and minimalist footwear — ranging from flats to slippers to kitten heels — for elegance at every occasion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Jax Newman lives in St James Walk in Cheltenham, a block of flats which has had numerous issues with faulty alarms.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Fire safety guidance, a minimum learning period for learner drivers and a ban on new leasehold flats are also among the issues subject to consultation that are listed on the government website.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Frodo and Sam sat on one of the flats, resting their backs.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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