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 Loola sandal finds power in minimalism, featuring a medium-width strap across the toes and slender ankle straps with a small silver buckle. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026

Her shoe choice included towering platform sandals from The Attico. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026

Silver sandals completed the look. —Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026

For warmer climates, a solid pair of sandals will get you through the entire day—and night. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 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