Definition

Noun: A type of women's shoe characterized by an open back and a strap (often a narrow band or loop) that goes around the heel to secure the shoe to the foot. The front of the shoe can be closed (like a pump) or open (like a sandal), but the defining feature is the backless design with a heel strap.

Usage

The term "slingback" is used to describe a specific style of shoe. It is a countable noun. - You typically wear or put on a pair of slingbacks. - It is often modified by adjectives describing the heel (e.g., kitten-heel slingback, high-heel slingback) or material (e.g., leather slingback, suede slingback).

Examples

• She chose a pair of elegant slingbacks to wear with her dress for the wedding.
• For a more comfortable yet professional look, consider a low-heel slingback.
• The patent leather slingback is a classic style that never goes out of fashion.

Advanced Usage

• The term can function attributively as a noun modifier (e.g., , ) to specify the subtype of shoe, though "slingback" alone is usually sufficient.
• In fashion writing, "slingback" is often used to denote a style that is both sophisticated and slightly more relaxed than a fully enclosed pump.

Variants and Related Words

• Slingback pump: A slingback shoe with a closed toe, resembling a classic pump but with a heel strap.
• Slingback sandal: A slingback shoe with an open toe.

Synonyms

• Heel-strap shoe: A more descriptive, less common synonym.
• Backless shoe (with strap): A descriptive phrase for the style.

Note: There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this concrete noun.

Noun

1. a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel