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

Ines de La Fressange, a devotee of flats, went with a metallic-satin combination in 2014 with a two-toned strappy sandal style from Roger Vivier. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

Lopez accessorized the red dress with an equally red Chanel mini handbag, a large gold cuff bracelet, her now trademark aviator shades, and nude mule sandals. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 May 2026

Inspired by Zendaya On a recent outing with Tom Holland, Zendaya stepped out in the transitional outfit blueprint, with lightweight white pants, a casual long-sleeve T-shirt, and comfy flip-flop sandals. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026

Choose from 22 floral patterns and solid colors that can easily be paired with casual summer sandals or heels for a night out on the town. —Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 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