stiletto
noun
sti·let·to
stə-ˈle-(ˌ)tō 
plural stilettos or stilettoes
1
: a slender dagger with a blade thick in proportion to its breadth
2
: a pointed instrument for piercing holes for eyelets or embroidery
3
: stiletto heel
also
: a shoe with a stiletto heel
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The look was finished off with a white coat draped over her shoulders, ankle-strap stilettos, and oversized sunglasses.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Mix and match it with a variety of shirt and jacket combinations, such as a snug white tee and jean jacket; complete the look with sneakers, sandals, or stiletto booties.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
What is the difference between almond and stiletto nails?
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
Gone are the seasons when towering stilettos dominated the runway.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Mix and match it with a variety of shirt and jacket combinations, such as a snug white tee and jean jacket; complete the look with sneakers, sandals, or stiletto booties.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
What is the difference between almond and stiletto nails?
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
Gone are the seasons when towering stilettos dominated the runway.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stiletto
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“Stiletto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiletto. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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