sandal

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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 

sandaled

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adjective

variants or sandalled

: wearing sandals

the measured footfalls of his sandaled feet

—H. W. Longfellow

went sandaled or even barefoot

—David Garnett

Examples of sandal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Well Decorated Shells, sparkles, and intricate beading work together to create a sandal that embraces summer’s spirited energy. —Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 June 2026

For a quick outfit, pair a linen pant with a matching linen shirt and dress down with flat sandals or flip flops. —ABC News, 9 June 2026

If the wedding is outdoors, a dressy sandal or kitten heel is a better option. —Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 9 June 2026

The Clarita sandal style is also offered in a ballet flat, a stiletto heel, and more. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

First Known Use

Noun

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