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

Score savings on internet-famous items like the Owala FreeSip Water Bottle, a hardside suitcase from Samsonite, and summer sandals. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

These summer sandals are 43% off right now. — Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 23 June 2026

Editors and celebrities have followed suit, adopting the sandal for daily outfitting thanks to its effortless versatility. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 June 2026

From minimalist thong sandals and caged jelly flats to sculptural wedges, the fashion set is embracing the bold hue as the season’s standout finishing touch, adding a vibrant pop of color to every warm-weather ensemble. — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 23 June 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