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espadrille
noun
es·pa·drille
ˈe-spə-ˌdril
: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole
Examples of espadrille in a Sentence
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The Prada show featured a different shoe with every look: there was so much variety from the lady pump, the loafer and the iconic brogue espadrille, [and] the east-west top-handle lady bag was also a highlight.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
However, Lopez ignored the popular jelly options for a pair that feature espadrille soles and leather ankle straps, thus becoming a perfect hybrid between fisherman and gladiator sandals.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 July 2024
Case in point: Coach Outlet is offering an additional 20 percent off shoes right now, and there are so many cute styles of sandals, espadrilles, and wedges in the mix, with prices starting at $47.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
The Riviera capsule includes a beach towel in different colors, as well as a beach bag and espadrilles along with T-shirts, polo shirts and other tops decorated with retro patterns, stripes and dots.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
French, alteration of espardille, ultimately from Latin spartum
First Known Use
1892, in the meaning defined above
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“Espadrille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espadrille. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
espadrille
noun
es·pa·drille
ˈes-pə-ˌdril
: a shoe with a cloth upper and often with a rope braid around the edge
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