sandal

noun

san·​dal ˈsan-dᵊl 

1

: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot

2

: a low-cut shoe that fastens by an ankle strap

3

: a strap to hold on a slipper or low shoe

4

: a rubber overshoe cut very low

sandaled adjective

or less commonly sandalled

ˈsan-dᵊld 

Examples of sandal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Designed with a V-neck, subtly cuffed sleeves, and textured horizontal seams, the dress can easily be dressed up with a jacket and flats or paired with a baseball cap and sandals for a more casual look. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

Kylie Jenner has been bouncing around Europe and Los Angeles in a variety of flip-flops and thong sandals this summer. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025

In Southhampton, New York, Christie Brinkley appeared at the Solving Kids Cancer Annual Hamptons Luncheon in an orange wrap-style ensemble and colorful sandals. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025

The sale includes sleek, go-with-everything sneakers like the Dolce Vita Notice, 35 percent off, chic yet functional flats like the $69-off Rothy’s Mary Janes, and vacation-ready sandals like the 42 Gold Beats Woven Slides. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sandalium, from Greek sandalion, diminutive of sandalon sandal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sandal

• candle
• handle
• scandal
• vandal
• panhandle

Kids Definition

sandal

noun

san·​dal ˈsan-dᵊl 

: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot