stiletto

noun

sti·let·to stə-ˈle-(ˌ)tō

plural stilettos or stilettoes

Synonyms of stiletto next

: a slender dagger with a blade thick in proportion to its breadth

: a pointed instrument for piercing holes for eyelets or embroidery

: stiletto heel

also : a shoe with a stiletto heel

Examples of stiletto in a Sentence

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Combs allegedly required the women to rock party dresses, couldn’t wear jeans or sneakers, and had to don high stilettos. —

Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Forget ball gowns: Vodianova appeared in the ad campaign wearing skintight black PVC leggings, pointed stilettos, and a casual cardigan to echo the necklace’s neo-’80s vibe. —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 Bessette-Kennedy wore hers with elbow-length gloves and pointed stilettos to elevate the simple design, yet kept her hair relaxed in a loose chignon. —

Naomi Pike, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024 But these aren’t just the light at the end of a stiletto tunnel. —

Liz Doupnik, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stiletto