kitten heel

noun

: a short stiletto heel on women's shoes

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This pair is also on sale for less than $100 and matches the vibe of Holmes’ shoes with the pointed toe, kitten heel, and lustrous gold finish. Clint Davis, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 The ever-present pointed kitten heel The pointed toe that was massively popular in the early aughts is making a comeback. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Best trendy kitten heels Two major kitten heel trends are shaping fashion right now. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Mar. 2025 In the realm of accessories, the artist also wore a pair of matching grey Miu Miu socks and kitten heel pumps in deep brown. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kitten heel

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First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kitten heel was in 1956

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“Kitten heel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitten%20heel. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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