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
Examples of stiletto in a Sentence
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Another head-to-toe Loewe look in Rome called for a sequined white pleated mini dress with stilettos that were finished with real tennis balls, and her London ‘fit was a Wimbledon-esque Thom Browne tennis racket print gown with a polo neckline and pleated high-slit skirt.
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Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
The main attraction of the ensemble, though, were stilettos with tennis balls at the bottom of the heels.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
In a study published in the European Journal of Taxonomy on April 19, the researchers describe three new species of stiletto flies.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Case in point: Hackle’s Wicked deep emerald stilettos on Cynthia Erivo at the 2024 Oscars were crafted with precise swirls and crystals.
—Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
The royal has also recently stuck to stylish flats or kitten heels rather than sky-high stilettos in her shoe choices.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Kris, 68, sported a sheer mesh blouse underneath, and accessorized with black stilettos.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Gold stilettos, futuristic sunglasses (seen in part of the photo shoot here) and a fierce tousled mane accessorized the swimsuit.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Instead of sneakers, Zendaya rocked pointed-toe white stilettos, and finished the ensemble with minimalist silver jewels.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
The main attraction of the ensemble, though, were stilettos with tennis balls at the bottom of the heels.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
In a study published in the European Journal of Taxonomy on April 19, the researchers describe three new species of stiletto flies.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Case in point: Hackle’s Wicked deep emerald stilettos on Cynthia Erivo at the 2024 Oscars were crafted with precise swirls and crystals.
—Essence, 19 Apr. 2024
The royal has also recently stuck to stylish flats or kitten heels rather than sky-high stilettos in her shoe choices.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Kris, 68, sported a sheer mesh blouse underneath, and accessorized with black stilettos.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Gold stilettos, futuristic sunglasses (seen in part of the photo shoot here) and a fierce tousled mane accessorized the swimsuit.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Instead of sneakers, Zendaya rocked pointed-toe white stilettos, and finished the ensemble with minimalist silver jewels.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Stiletto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiletto. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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