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

Fox paired the sandals with a burgundy dress from Balmain. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026

The Almost Famous star showed off a pair of strappy black sandal stilettos and a dark pedicure. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

Be sure to bring sandals, a towel (although there are towels available to rent), and a bathing suit, and book your tickets ahead of time. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026

Under-bed storage containers are the perfect way to store off-season clothes, sneakers, sandals, scarves, hats, and more to keep your bedroom floors clean without using up space in your closet. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 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