high heels
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of high heels
First recorded in 1640–50 as high heeles
Example Sentences
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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
My only exercise was walking very long distances at night in high heels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 11, 2025
But it's a practicality for Mary and Danielle, who as well as negotiating the city cobbles in sky high heels, are also deaf.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
A pile of shoes, high heels sticking up, lay on the floor.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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