stiletto heel

[ sti-let-oh heel ]

noun

1. a very high heel that tapers to a narrow base, used on women's shoes, sandals, and boots.
2. a shoe, sandal, or boot with such a heel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stiletto heel¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Taylor is dressed in a short black leather jacket, matching shorts and knee-high boots with stiletto heels.

From Los Angeles Times

Before arranging herself in a cross-legged position alongside Wang, she kicks off her stiletto heels, rubs her feet and then joins the conversation.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet unlike the doll of last year’s blockbuster movie, the next pop-culture star who’s about to re-emerge isn’t a statuesque blonde in stiletto heels.

From New York Times

Vern’s Holdings said the logo stamped on the soles of some high-heeled shoes depicted the silhouette of a stiletto heel with an ankle spiral wrap.

From Seattle Times

Looks finished mostly with stiletto heels and felt berets with netting.

From Seattle Times