wedge heel
Definition
Noun: A type of shoe heel that is a solid, continuous piece of material, typically forming a wedge shape that extends from the back of the shoe to the middle or front, elevating the entire sole uniformly.
Usage
The term "wedge heel" specifically describes the structure of the heel itself. It is used to categorize and describe a style of footwear. * She prefers shoes with a wedge heel for better stability. * The sandal features a comfortable cork wedge heel. * Fashion from the 1970s often included platform shoes with a wedge heel.
Advanced Usage
- "wedge-heeled" (adjective): Describes shoes that have a wedge heel.
- She wore wedge-heeled espadrilles to the summer party.
Variants and Related Words
- Wedge (noun): Can be used informally as a shorter form of "wedge heel" or "wedge shoe."
- I'm going to wear my black wedges.
- Platform wedge (noun): A shoe with a wedge heel combined with a thick, elevated sole under the front of the foot.
Synonyms
- Wedgie (informal noun)
- Solid heel
Antonyms
- Stiletto heel
- Kitten heel
- Block heel (though similar in chunkiness, a block heel is a distinct, separate piece from the sole)
Related Phrases
- To wear wedges: To wear shoes with wedge heels.
- It's easier to walk on grass if you wear wedges instead of stilettos.
Noun
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a heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe
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