stiletto
noun
sti·let·to
stə-ˈle-(ˌ)tō 
plural stilettos or stilettoes
1
: a slender dagger with a blade thick in proportion to its breadth
2
: a pointed instrument for piercing holes for eyelets or embroidery
3
: stiletto heel
also
: a shoe with a stiletto heel
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Her second outfit included a magenta velvet corset with wing-like attachments, opera gloves and stilettos.
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Milky pink stiletto nails by nail artist Kim Truong added edge and glamour.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2024
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Milky pink stiletto nails by nail artist Kim Truong added edge and glamour.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for stiletto
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“Stiletto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiletto. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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