zori

noun

zo·​ri ˈzȯr-ē How to pronounce zori (audio)
plural zori also zoris
: a flat thonged sandal usually made of straw, cloth, leather, or rubber

Word History

Etymology

Japanese zōri

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zori was in 1823

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Cite this Entry

“Zori.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zori. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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