espadrille

noun

es·​pa·​drille ˈe-spə-ˌdril 

: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole

Examples of espadrille in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Espadrilles Ballet flats have made a comeback in Paris as a fall wardrobe essential, but chic espadrilles are another style, which designers like Chanel and Chloé have given a very stylish (and pricey) spin to the seasonal staple. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025

The designer debuted a new top-handle handbag, Le Valerie, named after his late mother, and pastoral variations on espadrilles. —Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025

Like many of these comfy matching sets, this version is easy to dress up or down and looks great with everything from Birkenstock sandals to espadrille wedges. —Terri Peters, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025

That moment promulgated the peasant shoe into fashion territory—and opened the door for the many espadrille variants to come. —Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, alteration of espardille, ultimately from Latin spartum

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for espadrille

• benadryl
• quadrille

Kids Definition

espadrille

noun

es·​pa·​drille ˈes-pə-ˌdril 

: a shoe with a cloth upper and often with a rope braid around the edge