/ Dictionary / Index S sling-back: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sling-back Pronunciation: (sling'bak"), [key] — n. Also calleda woman's shoe with an open back and a strap or sling encircling the heel of the foot to keep the shoe secure. —adj. having such a strap or sling: sling-back pumps. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: sling-back (Thesaurus) sling sling chair Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language