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

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 • Jul. 2, 2025

A giant red, gold and silver crystal-encrusted stiletto heel accompanied those who spoke at the lectern.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2019

Giambattista Valli’s brown-and-black, calf hair and leather leopard-print pump has a pointed toe with a colorful pompom detail and a stiletto heel trimmed in feathers. $1,139.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2018

She tells the counselors to flee, which they do, then walks to the end of the dock and throws a stiletto heel into the water.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2016

Later, he would describe it as a one-legged fat man wearing a stiletto heel standing on the middle of his chest.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green