slingback
noun
sling·back
ˈsliŋ-ˌbak 
plural slingbacks
1
: a strap on a shoe that loops around the back of the ankle leaving the heel exposed
a pump with a slingback
a slingback strap
2
: a shoe with a slingback
Selling out twice since launching late-summer, the sparkly slingbacks have become ubiquitous among influencers and fashion heads alike, thanks to their designer look and pocket-friendly price.—
Daisy Lester
Daisy LesterPaired with a sleek slingback [=pair of slingbacks] and peplum top, they'll accompany you perfectly to a dinner out on the town.—Brooke Frischer
—often used before another nounBrooke Frischera slingback style/silhouette
I added a large multicolored pin to hold the scarf and pewter … slingback heels.—Tammy Duos, quoted in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Tammy Duos, quoted in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)She bought beige slingback pumps with a pink thread running through them, a beige skirt, a crisp pink cotton shirt and pink trench, and it fits with other pieces already in her closet.—Wendy Navratil
Wendy NavratilExamples of slingback in a Sentence
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Keep scrolling to shop more cropped jackets, breezy skirts, tote bags, and slingback loafers inspired by Naomi Watts now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Styled by Brie Welch, Holmes completed her look with mouse stockings and slingbacks, also from Burch, and carried a Savette bag in pink suede.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
But slingback kitten heels check all the boxes for work: easy to walk in, able to elevate any outfit, interesting enough to avoid anonymity.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
But the slingbacks helped my feet feel super-supported, while the insole cushioning made my soles feel like they were cradled in a thick towel.
—Galina Espinoza, Flow Space, 6 Dec. 2024
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Styled by Brie Welch, Holmes completed her look with mouse stockings and slingbacks, also from Burch, and carried a Savette bag in pink suede.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
But slingback kitten heels check all the boxes for work: easy to walk in, able to elevate any outfit, interesting enough to avoid anonymity.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
But the slingbacks helped my feet feel super-supported, while the insole cushioning made my soles feel like they were cradled in a thick towel.
—Galina Espinoza, Flow Space, 6 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for slingback
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“Slingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slingback. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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