sandal

noun

san·dal | \ ˈsan-dᵊl

Definition of sandal

1 : a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot

2 : a low-cut shoe that fastens by an ankle strap

3 : a strap to hold on a slipper or low shoe

4 : a rubber overshoe cut very low

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The denim Dolce & Gabbana dress worn by Lorna is also available, along with her belt, jewelry and sandals. — Lindsay Weinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Orange Is the New Black' Props and Costumes Go Up for Auction," 23 July 2019 On September 2, 1945, in a grassy field in Hanoi known as Ba Dinh Square, a fifty-five-year-old man wearing a worn khaki tunic and white rubber sandals gave the speech that launched the Vietnam War. — Louis Menand, The New Yorker, "The Declaration Heard Around the World," 4 July 2019 Schwab was last seen wearing a tan, full-brim hat, white long-sleeve shirt, gray cargo shorts and older-style Teva shoes or sandals. — Mike Cruz, azcentral, "California hiker missing in Grand Canyon presumed to have drowned, officials say," 3 July 2019 Casual footwear While flip-flops might be the most comfortable pair of shoes for the summertime, there are times when sandals add a touch more pizazz to an outfit. — Jean Chen Smith, Cincinnati.com, "Top 10 summer trends for 2019, from fashion to furniture," 1 July 2019 The look was complete with gold cuffs on each wrist, strappy sandals by Eli Peacock for Afffair, a pair of gold earrings and a long shimmering gold cape. — Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "Beyoncé Meets Broadway's Lion King Star Ahead of Her Debut as Nala in Disney Remake," 19 June 2019 My go-to sandals are Valentino Garavani Rockstud Cage slides or Jimmy Choo wedges. — Shayne Benowitz, miamiherald, "Four local couples share their favorite summer activities, while making new memories with INDULGE," 4 June 2019 Hambleton spent years searching for sandals that would both support and flatter her flat feet. — Maria Carter, Country Living, "Why 'Grandma Shoes' Are Having a Moment," 26 May 2017 While Jenner accompanied the fit with a pair of dark shades and sky blue pumps, Karanikolaou opted for a floppy, white straw hat and strappy sandals. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Summer Vacation Never Looked Hotter Than Kylie Jenner in Turks and Caicos," 15 July 2019

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