stiletto heel

noun

: a high thin heel on women's shoes that is narrower than a spike heel

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Mules inspired by the new showroom were bedazzled with a mirror-effect stiletto heel, while another mule style featured a block plexiglass heel hiding an engraved logo. WWD, 23 Sep. 2024 Vince Camuto Elvin Platform Booties Instantly dress up any look with these platform booties, which feature a low silhouette and high, 3.75-inch stiletto heels. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Look out for classic suede, trendy denim, and dramatic patent leather styles, as well as ones with low kitten heels and sky-high stiletto heels. Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 2024 The off-the-shoulder ensemble was dripping with crystals and coordinated with a sparkling pair of stiletto heels. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stiletto heel 

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stiletto heel was in 1953

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“Stiletto heel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiletto%20heel. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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