kitten heel

noun

: a short stiletto heel on women's shoes

Examples of kitten heel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The hem of the pants landed right at the top of the shoes, offering a peek of her bespoke Eliot Zed kitten heel pumps in cobalt blue. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

The soft knit upper looks breathable and flexible, while the low, stable kitten heel offers extra support without sacrificing style. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

For dressier occasions, opt for these kitten heel sandals, which offer a just-right amount of lift. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 July 2026

The Low Heel For something that will carry you through the entire day in comfort, a kitten heel is the way to go. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for kitten heel

• bookmobile
• cochineal
• nonideal
• peroneal
• philomel
• snowmobile
• waterwheel
• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel