sandal

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noun (1)

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 

sandal tree

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noun (2)

variants or less commonly sandal

plural -s

1

: santol

2

: sandalwood sense 1a

Examples of sandal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Her shoe wardrobe ranges from classic block-heel ballerinas to whimsical dainty sandals adorned with lemons. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

As temperatures dip, layer on a jacket and swap the sandals for boots. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

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

and Noun (2)

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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