high heels

American  

[hahy heels] / ˈhaɪ ˈhils /

plural noun

1. women’s low-cut shoes with high, thin heels.

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Etymology

Origin of high heels

First recorded in 1640–50 as high heeles

Example Sentences

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

The grass was muddy when wet, the president has said, which made it inconvenient to use and particularly hazardous for women in high heels.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2025

Then she straightens her shoulders and leaves without looking back, her high heels tapping down the length of the car.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen