stiletto heel

noun

: a high thin heel on women's shoes that is narrower than a spike heel

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The shape of the heel with a wider base provides more support, providing significantly more stability, balance, and weight distribution than traditional slim or stiletto heels. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 Like Jenner’s sky-high heels, these have an open toe and stiletto heel over 3 inches. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Lopez’s Jackie Cruz, who struts into work every day in don’t-mess-with-me stiletto heels, is both feared and respected by her employees. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 5 June 2026 Dobrev paired the striking see-through wardrobe with a coordinating red handbag and black stiletto heels. Sarah Sotoodeh , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stiletto heel

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stiletto heel was in 1953

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“Stiletto heel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiletto%20heel. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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