stiletto heel

noun

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

Examples of stiletto heel in a Sentence

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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 Men with smoldering eyes and tight, dark suits lead their female partners – in their obligatory stiletto heels – turning and grasping them close. Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Sep. 2024 Zanotti’s Frannie pointed-toe boots featured a slick patent-effect finish, gold buckle straps and a stiletto heel. Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 6 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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