espadrille

noun

es·​pa·​drille ˈe-spə-ˌdril How to pronounce espadrille (audio)
: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole

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Michael Kors Lynn Ballet Espadrille Another breathable footwear option ideal for warm Southern climates, Michael Kors’ Lynn espadrilles are currently 65 percent off in the resort-ready South Pacific shade. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 Sánchez wore a sheer black animal print dress paired with chunky black open-toed shoes, while Bezos opted for a navy polo paired with black pants and pale blue espadrilles. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 Always something striped, always something oversized; cotton pants, a vintage men’s shirt, and espadrilles or ballerinas. Vogue, 22 Sep. 2025 Espadrilles Ballet flats have made a comeback in Paris as a fall wardrobe essential, but chic espadrilles are another style, which designers like Chanel and Chloé have given a very stylish (and pricey) spin to the seasonal staple. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for espadrille

Word History

Etymology

French, alteration of espardille, ultimately from Latin spartum

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of espadrille was in 1892

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“Espadrille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espadrille. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

espadrille

noun
es·​pa·​drille ˈes-pə-ˌdril How to pronounce espadrille (audio)
: a shoe with a cloth upper and often with a rope braid around the edge
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