sandal

noun

san·​dal ˈsan-dᵊl 

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

sandaled adjective

or less commonly sandalled

ˈsan-dᵊld 

Examples of sandal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025

After all, no one needs sandals laying around during the wintertime! —Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2025

Maximize small storage spaces with these under-bed containers on wheels for easy access, and tuck your summer sandals and sneakers away in the offseason with this set of two shoe storage bags. —Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025

For a day out on the water, Jackie mastered monochromatism and lightened up in head-to-toe white, from her headscarf and shades right down to her sandals. —Andrea Cheng, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sandalium, from Greek sandalion, diminutive of sandalon sandal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sandal

• candle
• handle
• scandal
• vandal
• panhandle

Kids Definition

sandal

noun

san·​dal ˈsan-dᵊl 

: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot