kitten heel

noun

: a short stiletto heel on women's shoes

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Jenner opted for a black-and-white polka dot look from head-to-toe, extending the pattern even to her kitten heel pumps. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 Ideal for office workdays, date nights, and holiday gatherings, the ankle-height boots feature a cushy foam footbed, a grippy sole, and a roughly 2-inch kitten heel to help keep your feet comfy from day to evening. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026 Pair any of them with a kitten heel, and you’re set from the ceremony to last call. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Anderson, 59, wore sky-high stilettos in Venice, but most of us would probably get more mileage out of a lower kitten heel like this pair. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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