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

They were then adapted for a slew of shoe styles, from flats to pumps to sandals. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026

Following the usual Danielle Frankel approach, the collaborative design process began by deconstructing Birkenstock sandals to understand their craftsmanship. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026

Boat Shoes Just like non-slip sandals, your other cruise ship shoes should have some traction on them as well. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026

The Australian brand is known for its sustainable footwear, minimalist heels and sandals made sustainably in Spain. —Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

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