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

Meanwhile, big sister Winnie stood next to her mom wearing a yellow dress printed with hot pink flowers, a white lei, a pink floral hair clip, and silver sandals. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026

Brie’s Gucci heels join a recent run of metallic gold sandals on red carpets. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026

Style them with ballet flats, walking sandals, or court sneakers, depending on the occasion. —India Roby, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2026

Currently in my shopping cart are comfy travel clothes, like a pair of wide-leg track pants to replace my leggings, a chic striped button-down, supportive walking sandals, and more. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 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