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

Teva Original Universal Sandals $60 at Amazon With over 1,700 five-star ratings, Teva’s original sandals are the perfect summer shoe that does it all and will last you more than one season. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025

Last year, the event came in hot with discounts on sculpting bodysuits, oversized Coach sunglasses, envy-inspiring sandals from top brands like Larroudé, and everything in between. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 June 2025

For accessories, Keke wore golden jewelry, a gold purse, and matching platform sandals. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 June 2025

For picnicking in the park, running errands, or other casual jaunts, style the pants with a tee and comfortable sandals. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 June 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