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sandal

noun san·dal \ ˈsan-dᵊl \
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Definition of sandal

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
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sandaled

or less commonly sandalled play \ˈsan-dᵊld\ adjective

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Origin and Etymology of sandal

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

SANDAL Defined for English Language Learners

sandal

noun

Definition of sandal for English Language Learners

  • : a shoe with a bottom part that is held in place with straps around the foot and sometimes the ankle

SANDAL Defined for Kids

sandal

noun san·dal \ ˈsan-dəl \

Definition of sandal for Students

: a shoe consisting of a sole that is held in place by straps

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