kitten heel

noun

: a short stiletto heel on women's shoes

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The sculptural heel on the patent leather pumps measures around four inches, but Ferragamo also offers the style in a shorter version, with a kitten heel measuring two inches. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 The best trousers are extremely versatile: dress them up with a little kitten heel and blouse, or dress them down for a day of sightseeing (ahem, pair them with that aforementioned quintessential T-shirt). Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 Ranee personally prefers styling her flare jeans with a kitten heel like this best-selling pair. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 The small kitten heel adds elegance without sacrificing everyday practicality, and the hem of the trousers, which ends just below the ankle, draws the eye to the boots. Emma Mehl, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kitten heel

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kitten heel was in 1956

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“Kitten heel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitten%20heel. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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