kitten heel

noun

: a short stiletto heel on women's shoes

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The leg-hugging shoes featured a pointed toe and a slim, kitten heel, elongating the silhouette. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025 Add a Juju Vera statement clutch, and a chic Neous kitten heel for a simple yet striking finish. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025 Ranee personally prefers styling her flare jeans with a kitten heel like this best-selling pair. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025 Offered in a variety of heights, whether flat, kitten heel, or three-inch stilettos, there's an option to suit your comfort level. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 26 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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