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

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, they can be slipped on just as easily as a pair of espadrilles or flip flops. — Lucrezia Malavolta, Glamour, 25 July 2026

In honor of Catherine Laga’aia’s adaptation, HeyDude’s rollout also levels up its espadrille with limited-edition branding on each tongue (because sometimes strengths lie beneath the surface). — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Throw on this dress with sneakers or espadrilles for a lunch by the water, providing a simple way to feel polished even in the heat. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Though the shoe has a long history, the best espadrilles are forever a trending style for summer. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, alteration of espardille, ultimately from Latin spartum

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for espadrille

• bookmobile
• cochineal
• nonideal
• peroneal
• philomel
• snowmobile
• waterwheel
• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel

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