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

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Although there was also the option to put the stilettos through their paces downstairs on the dancefloor, where a thumping after party DJd by The Dare awaited. —

Freya Drohan, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025 Styling the showstopping stilettos depends on how wide the flare is. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 Underwood wore strappy beige pointed-toe stilettos and accessorized with statement diamond dangling earrings, as well as sparkling diamond rings. —

Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025 At the Gaurav Gupta show, the rapper wore a futuristic chainmail dress with a matching head piece and reverse stiletto nails. —

Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stiletto