kitten heel

noun

: a short stiletto heel on women's shoes

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My mom pictures wearing this butter yellow short-sleeve sweater with cropped jeans and a black kitten heel for a summer night out. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026 The hem of the pants landed right at the top of the shoes, offering a peek of her bespoke Eliot Zed kitten heel pumps in cobalt blue. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 The soft knit upper looks breathable and flexible, while the low, stable kitten heel offers extra support without sacrificing style. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 The Low Heel For something that will carry you through the entire day in comfort, a kitten heel is the way to go. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for kitten heel

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Aug. 2026.

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