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 backless sandal style balanced on top of a small kitten heel measuring around three inches. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025

Kirby walked the red carpet in a shimmering blue form-fitting Schiaparelli dress and black sandals. —Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025

Unlike more formal venues, the Santa Fe Opera encourages a relaxed atmosphere with a dress code ranging from sandals to tuxedos. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025

The boutique—carrying caftans, sandals, bags, jewelry, and home decor, almost all of it by Moroccan makers—also has a new floor layout and fresh collections. —Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 19 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