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

Let Katie Holmes's latest outing convince you to make room in your closet for one more pair of sandals before the summer starts. —Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 May 2026

For more Quince summer sandals, keep scrolling. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026

The deep heel cups are another notable highlight of the versatile sandals. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

The series of Aerocork’s sandals and clogs is designed to enjoy long summer days and easy moments — encapsulating the brand’s distinct style, comfort and wearability. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 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