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

Stewart modeled a couple of current trends in the footwear space by choosing the Patopia sandals for the event. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025

Neon sandals, meanwhile, help brighten up a neutral top and pants. —Luz García, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2025

On a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer and talk show host wore a slim-fitting, long-sleeve black turtleneck with a pleated brown maxi skirt, black belt, and black strappy platform sandals. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

Best Shopping Oaxaca is filled with small boutique shops selling handmade goods (think sandals, bags, homeware, and other trinkets) for every budget. —Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025

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