stiletto heel

American  

[sti-let-oh heel] / stɪˈlɛt oʊ ˈhil /

noun

1. a very high heel that tapers to a narrow base, used on women's shoes, sandals, and boots.

2. a shoe, sandal, or boot with such a heel.

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Etymology

Origin of stiletto heel

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Zoom in through the dark clouds parting to reveal a figure falling face downward, clearly a female form in stiletto heels descending toward Earth.

From Los Angeles Times

One studio manager recalled that her habit of striding across the studio in stiletto heels damaged the floor but no-one had the courage to tell her.

From BBC

The teaser for the film gives nothing away - the famous red stiletto heel from the first film's promotional poster is appropriately joined by a second, identical shoe.

From BBC

It can be an actual stiletto heel or a wedge.

From Los Angeles Times

Before arranging herself in a cross-legged position alongside Wang, she kicks off her stiletto heels, rubs her feet and then joins the conversation.

From Los Angeles Times