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

Footwear is really the only requirement to wear a caftan dress, so feel free to pull out your summertime hits like strappy sandals. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Pair these shorts with a bikini top and button-down for a beach day, or with a silky tank top and sandals for a slightly more elevated look. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

And that trend has finally come for sandals, many of which are now as close to the ground as possible. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 July 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