block heel
Americannoun
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a wide, chunky heel on a woman’s shoe.
a casual pump with low block heels.
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a shoe with this type of heel.
Etymology
Origin of block heel
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Fashionistas looking for a non-stiletto option will find that SJP also offers a collection of block heel booties and pointy flats.
From Los Angeles Times
These retro navy Duck City Glitter ankle boots from the British designer include, as the product description states, “a solvent-free, biodegradable sole” and a chunky block heel and zipper front.
From Los Angeles Times
She wore a beribboned straw hat, a kinetically patterned black-and-bone colored dress, and block heel spectator pumps.
From New York Times
The styles include an ivory wedge sandal with crisscross straps, a blush, strappy stiletto sandal and a rose gold, strappy block heel.
From Fox News
I have found the absolutely perfect, sublimely comfortable just-enough-of-a-heel block heel lace-up ankle boots, in Marks & Spencer for £65.
From The Guardian
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