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

Wear them casually with tennis shoes and a tank top, or dress them up with heeled sandals and a pretty cardigan. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026

Throw it on over a swimsuit for the beach, or dress it up for an evening cookout with chunky sandals and gold hoops. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026

And that's why your closet has to keep everything from sandals to snow gear at the ready. —David Yeomans, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

However, instead of pairing the beachy look with thong sandals or basic white sneakers, Holmes opted for a pair of brown suede Franco Sarto Mary-Jane flats and black accessories for a touch of New York sensibility. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2026

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