espadrille
noun
es·pa·drille
ˈe-spə-ˌdril 
: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole
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The designer debuted a new top-handle handbag, Le Valerie, named after his late mother, and pastoral variations on espadrilles.
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Like many of these comfy matching sets, this version is easy to dress up or down and looks great with everything from Birkenstock sandals to espadrille wedges.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
This shoe offers the same coastal-chic style as its classic espadrille counterpart, but with the ease of a slip-on design.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
That moment promulgated the peasant shoe into fashion territory—and opened the door for the many espadrille variants to come.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
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Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Like many of these comfy matching sets, this version is easy to dress up or down and looks great with everything from Birkenstock sandals to espadrille wedges.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
This shoe offers the same coastal-chic style as its classic espadrille counterpart, but with the ease of a slip-on design.
—Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
That moment promulgated the peasant shoe into fashion territory—and opened the door for the many espadrille variants to come.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for espadrille
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“Espadrille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espadrille. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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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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