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Stilettos: meaning, definitions and examples

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stilettos

 

[ stɪˈletəʊz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashion

High-heeled shoes with a thin, pointed heel, typically worn by women.

Synonyms

heels, high heels, pumps

Examples of usage

  • She strutted into the party wearing a pair of stilettos.
  • The model tripped on her stilettos during the fashion show.

Translations

Translations of the word "stilettos" in other languages:

🇵🇹 salto agulha

🇮🇳 स्टिलेटोज़

🇩🇪 Stilettos

🇮🇩 stiletto

🇺🇦 шпильки

🇵🇱 szpilki

🇯🇵 スティレット

🇫🇷 talons aiguilles

🇪🇸 tacones de aguja

🇹🇷 stiletto

🇰🇷 스틸레토

🇸🇦 كعب عالي

🇨🇿 jehlové podpatky

🇸🇰 ihličkové podpätky

🇨🇳 细高跟鞋

🇸🇮 čevlji z visoko peto

🇮🇸 háhæla skór

🇰🇿 биік өкшелі аяқ киім

🇬🇪 მაღალი ქუსლები

🇦🇿 hündür daban ayaqqabılar

🇲🇽 tacones de aguja

Word origin

The term 'stilettos' originated in the 1930s and is derived from the Italian word 'stiletto', which means a small dagger. The design of stiletto heels resembles the sharp, slender blade of a dagger, giving the shoes their name. Stilettos have become a popular fashion choice for women looking to add height and elegance to their outfits.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,793, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.