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

Alaa reminded a boy named Usaid to shake the sand from his sandals before stepping onto the thin sheet spread across the dirt floor. —Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025

From archival checks reimagined in pointed pumps to sculptural sandals finished with logo hardware, guests like Naomi Campbell, Vanessa Williams, Nicky Hilton and more leaned into the brand’s sharp shoe language for the evening. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025

The model added black strappy sandals. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025

The bag has lots of additional pockets and pouches inside the front compartment as well as a bungee system on the front for carrying an extra jacket or a pair of sandals, for example. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 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