kitten heel

noun

: a short stiletto heel on women's shoes

Examples of kitten heel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wear paired with sneakers for weekend errands or kitten heel boots for a night out. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024 In shoes, the elevated thong, the jelly sandal, the loafer, the loafer mule, the kitten heel and the high-top sneaker are trending. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024 In late August, the star graced the N.Y.C. streets in a floral mock neck blouse, some relaxed black jeans, a pair of kitten heel mules and a black purse. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024 Accessories, like a pair of kitten heel mules from Black Suede Studio and The Row’s Park tote, keep things clean and simple. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kitten heel 

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Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kitten heel was in 1956

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“Kitten heel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitten%20heel. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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