high heels
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of high heels
First recorded in 1640–50 as high heeles
Example Sentences
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One bride, running late, struggled so badly navigating a path in high heels that police officers gave her a ride on their golf cart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
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
It has the feel of a soothingly looped AI screen saver, a trance-inducing spell where nothing matters so long as your high heels aren’t hurting your feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
Bosch staged a dramatic walkout earlier this month -- in an evening gown and high heels -- from a meeting where she was lambasted by Thai organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil.
From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025
Somebody tossed out a pair of high heels.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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