stiletto heel

noun

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

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Zoom in through the dark clouds parting to reveal a figure falling face downward, clearly a female form in stiletto heels descending toward Earth. Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 The Gianvito 105 is defined by a sleek 105mm stiletto heel and a statement pointy toe, and is handmade in Italy. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026 How about a see-through dress and stiletto heels? Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026 The look was paired with a set of strappy stiletto heels and the brand's iconic Angel wings — which Hadid later revealed weighed 50 lbs. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stiletto heel

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Feb. 2026.

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