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Definition of stiletto

stiletto

/stɪˈlɛt.oʊ/
sti · let · to
Plural:stilettos
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stiletto Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tall, slender heel on a woman's shoe, or a shoe featuring such a heel.

Example

"She paired her elegant evening gown with a pair of black stilettos for the formal gala."

2

A short dagger with a narrow, tapering blade intended primarily for thrusting.

Example

"The historical exhibit featured a highly ornate, sixteenth-century Italian stiletto used for self-defense."

3

A small pointed tool used for piercing holes in leather or needlework.

Example

"The artisan carefully used a stiletto to puncture the thick leather before stitching it together."

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• Rhymes for stiletto

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Italian 'stiletto', a diminutive of 'stilo' (dagger, stylus), which derives from Latin 'stilus' (a pointed instrument used for writing).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stiletto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stiletto
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