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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Because Cher and Dionne ran in stilettos, a dozen charming lessers could walk.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Thompson was pretty brave for weaving his fingers with Meg's, considering how long and sharp her stiletto manicure is.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2025
July 13, 2025: Megan Thee Stallion shares more photos with her pink stiletto nails and curly hair look.
—Glamour, 13 July 2025
Meanwhile, Wednesday saw Kardashian, a Balenciaga brand ambassador, dressed in a white latex Balenciaga dress with matching boot stilettos.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Thompson was pretty brave for weaving his fingers with Meg's, considering how long and sharp her stiletto manicure is.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2025
July 13, 2025: Megan Thee Stallion shares more photos with her pink stiletto nails and curly hair look.
—Glamour, 13 July 2025
Meanwhile, Wednesday saw Kardashian, a Balenciaga brand ambassador, dressed in a white latex Balenciaga dress with matching boot stilettos.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 9 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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