slingback
noun
sling·back
ˈsliŋ-ˌbak 
plural slingbacks
1
: a strap on a shoe that loops around the back of the ankle leaving the heel exposed
a pump with a slingback
a slingback strap
2
: a shoe with a slingback
Selling out twice since launching late-summer, the sparkly slingbacks have become ubiquitous among influencers and fashion heads alike, thanks to their designer look and pocket-friendly price.—
Daisy Lester
Daisy LesterPaired with a sleek slingback [=pair of slingbacks] and peplum top, they'll accompany you perfectly to a dinner out on the town.—Brooke Frischer
—often used before another nounBrooke Frischera slingback style/silhouette
I added a large multicolored pin to hold the scarf and pewter … slingback heels.—Tammy Duos, quoted in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Tammy Duos, quoted in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)She bought beige slingback pumps with a pink thread running through them, a beige skirt, a crisp pink cotton shirt and pink trench, and it fits with other pieces already in her closet.—Wendy Navratil
Wendy NavratilExamples of slingback in a Sentence
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Full crystal models offered by the historic brand also sparkled, like slingbacks, mary janes with Parisienne côté and boots, as well as flat ballerinas, kitten heels and stilettos.
—Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
This includes everything from over-the-knee, platform boots that feature quilting along the sides and straps up the back of the calf, to one of this year’s trendiest silhouettes: simple stiletto slingbacks.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
Among the innovative novelties, Andrew is launching a micro-kitten heel on slingbacks and even ballerinas.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Fey wore a monochromatic burgundy look with a long-sleeve ribbed turtleneck, sequined pencil skirt, and slingback pumps.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Garner, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
This includes everything from over-the-knee, platform boots that feature quilting along the sides and straps up the back of the calf, to one of this year’s trendiest silhouettes: simple stiletto slingbacks.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
Among the innovative novelties, Andrew is launching a micro-kitten heel on slingbacks and even ballerinas.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Fey wore a monochromatic burgundy look with a long-sleeve ribbed turtleneck, sequined pencil skirt, and slingback pumps.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Slingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slingback. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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