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heels
heelz
Heels (noun) means Shoes with raised, elevated backs, typically worn by women. Example: “She wore black heels to the interview and carried flat shoes in her bag.”
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Shoes with raised, elevated backs, typically worn by women.
"She wore black heels to the interview and carried flat shoes in her bag."
"My feet ached after dancing all night in new heels."
"She kicked off her heels the moment she got home."
How to use heels
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShorthand for high-heeled shoes.
Common pairings
high heels
wear heels
kitten heels
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high heels
pumps
stilettos
court shoes
Rhymes for heels
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What does “heels” mean?
The word “heels” means shoes with raised, elevated backs, typically worn by women. In plain terms, shorthand for high-heeled shoes.
How do you pronounce “heels”?
“Heels” is pronounced heelz (/hiːlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “heels” in a sentence?
Here is “heels” used in a sentence: “She kicked off her heels the moment she got home.”
What part of speech is “heels”?
“Heels” is a noun.
Is “heels” a common word?
“Heels” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between heels and pumps?
Heels is the broad term for any shoes with raised, elevated backs. In American English, pumps are one classic style of heels: closed-toe, low-cut shoes without straps or fastenings. In British English, pumps usually means flat canvas shoes, so the terms differ by region.
What is the difference between high heels and stilettos?
Stilettos are a specific type of high heels with a very thin, tapering heel. High heels is the umbrella term that also covers block heels, kitten heels, and other raised-back styles.
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