stiletto heel
Americannoun
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a very high heel that tapers to a narrow base, used on women's shoes, sandals, and boots.
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a shoe, sandal, or boot with such a heel.
Etymology
Origin of stiletto heel
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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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
It can be an actual stiletto heel or a wedge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
She adds: “Thank God I wore flats. Although a stiletto heel might’ve come in handy …”
From The Guardian ● Oct. 5, 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
But the stiletto heel, held on only by satin ribbons, certainly wasn’t going to help me as I tried to hobble around.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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