slingback
noun
sling·back
ˈsliŋ-ˌbak 
plural slingbacks
1
: a strap on a shoe that loops around the back of the ankle leaving the heel exposed
a pump with a slingback
a slingback strap
2
: a shoe with a slingback
Selling out twice since launching late-summer, the sparkly slingbacks have become ubiquitous among influencers and fashion heads alike, thanks to their designer look and pocket-friendly price.—
Daisy Lester
Daisy LesterPaired with a sleek slingback [=pair of slingbacks] and peplum top, they'll accompany you perfectly to a dinner out on the town.—Brooke Frischer
—often used before another nounBrooke Frischera slingback style/silhouette
I added a large multicolored pin to hold the scarf and pewter … slingback heels.—Tammy Duos, quoted in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Tammy Duos, quoted in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)She bought beige slingback pumps with a pink thread running through them, a beige skirt, a crisp pink cotton shirt and pink trench, and it fits with other pieces already in her closet.—Wendy Navratil
Wendy NavratilExamples of slingback in a Sentence
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Hadid wore a cream jersey Schiaparelli corset bodysuit straight from the spring 2025 runway, and paired it with some black leather pants and patent, pointed slingback pumps.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
Style the duo with a denim jacket and sensible sneakers for busy days on the go; or, turn it into the perfect brunch ‘fit with an open white button-down shirt and slingback heels.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Watts let the outré dress do most of the talking, finishing her look with a pair of white pointy-toe slingbacks.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more cropped jackets, breezy skirts, tote bags, and slingback loafers inspired by Naomi Watts now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
Style the duo with a denim jacket and sensible sneakers for busy days on the go; or, turn it into the perfect brunch ‘fit with an open white button-down shirt and slingback heels.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Watts let the outré dress do most of the talking, finishing her look with a pair of white pointy-toe slingbacks.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more cropped jackets, breezy skirts, tote bags, and slingback loafers inspired by Naomi Watts now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slingback
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“Slingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slingback. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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