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

Plus, the shorter cut lets your shoes do all the talking; my mom and both agreed that espadrilles are the best shoes to style them with. —Eva Thomas, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026

Think breezy maxi dresses, roomy tote bags for beach days, and comfortable shoes like espadrilles that pair effortlessly with nearly every travel outfit in your suitcase. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026

Sophisticated espadrilles On warmer days, minimalist espadrilles are an elegant and fresh option. —René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026

The eight-piece collection pairs the children’s store La Coqueta’s fun prints with the shoe brand Flabelus’s espadrille silhouettes. —Air Mail, 11 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, alteration of espardille, ultimately from Latin spartum

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for espadrille

• benadryl
• quadrille

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