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 black patent leather high heel sandal featured a prominent, voluminous pompom and fringe trim at the heel. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Bullock finished off her look with black strappy sandal heels and Jessica McCormack pendant necklaces. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Women carry Dior bags and don Gucci sandals while men wear tailored jeans and loafers. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Barbara, 44, stood on the far left in a white-and-blue floral dress and black strappy sandals. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 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