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

To name another brand putting a twist on the aesthetic, Alessandro Michele’s spring 2026 Valentino show featured the Bustier sandal which Daisy Edgar-Jones went on to wear. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

Never go barefoot or wear sandals in wild areas and never stick your hands under rocks, logs, or deep into woodpiles. — Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026

While the pieces are perfectly fine to wear on their own, give them a fashion-forward upgrade with a pendant necklace and thong sandals. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

Wear it with sneakers for a day of sightseeing, and then throw on a pair of heeled sandals for an evening out. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 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