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

Elevate it further with Indress’s powder-pink brooch and Toteme’s minimalist white heeled sandals. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026

Choose sandals in metallic tones or shiny black to elevate the outfit without the need for a lot of accessories. —René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026

Few things are more miserable than wet socks or suede sandals ruined by an impromptu downpour. —Iman Balagam, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026

The mid-century was dominated by Biblical and sword-and-sandal epics, and one of the last truly great ones was 1960's Spartacus. —Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 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