sandal

1 of 2

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 

sandaled

2 of 2

adjective

variants or sandalled

: wearing sandals

the measured footfalls of his sandaled feet

—H. W. Longfellow

went sandaled or even barefoot

—David Garnett

Examples of sandal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

While some of the wider fits puddled over boots, most were hemmed nearly at the top of the foot, allowing ballet flats and thong sandals to peak. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Cowboy boots, micro-minis, oversized hats, and platform sandals have all had their moments, but one thing never changes—Saint-Tropez is not a one-outfit kind of place, even for the most committed minimalist. — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Meadow walked the red carpet in a white tank with fuzzy pants and matching sandals and took photos alongside her late father’s costars ahead of the screening. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Wear it à la Copenhagen’s stylish set with a suede jacket and heeled thong sandal. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sandalium, from Greek sandalion, diminutive of sandalon sandal

First Known Use

Noun

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