ballet flat

noun

1. a shoe with a very flat heel or no heel, resembling a ballet slipper worn by dancers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballet flat¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

“You see it at the Row with the most beautiful trench coat, cashmere sweater or ballet flat. You don’t want to change your whole life or become a different person every day, you want to be a slightly more put-together and fabulous version of who you already are.”

From Los Angeles Times

I nodded and opened the car door with my foot, then slid it back into my new purple ballet flat.

From Literature

Taking inspiration from the late Eighties and Nineties, the duo’s latest lineup comprises statement styles including the Bowie knee-high boot with contrasting leopard and tiger-patterned prints; the high-heeled Debbie bootie embellished with buckles and available in black patent leather and silver Lurex, and the Nena Ballet flat in leopard print with studded ankle straps.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dorothy style from Oka-B is a sparkly ballet flat that is flexible, can be wiped off and has massage beads inside the shoe to keep feet happy all day.

From Los Angeles Times

I can’t see Nick’s face, but he taps the toe of his sneaker against her ballet flat.

From Literature