kitten heel

noun

: a short stiletto heel on women's shoes

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Same goes for my footwear—few shoes go day to night as well as a kitten heel ankle boot. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025 The silhouette is also available in ballerina-style flats and a 55mm kitten heel. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025 Those who want a daring platform or a sophisticated kitten heel will have no trouble finding the right shoe, either. Nuria Luis, Glamour, 18 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 See All Example Sentences for kitten heel

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Oct. 2025.

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