sandal

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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

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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

The assortment features eight key styles including heels, sandals, wedges and boots made in premium materials across versatile textures including raffia, nappa, patent, vinyl, snake-print leather and specchio leather. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Post-treatment, linger in your robe and spa sandals in a spa lounge with a cup of detoxifying and immune-boosting mamaki, or take a dip in a hot tub. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

The glossy patent leather gives the sandals an elevated look, while the silver-tone hardware on the oversized buckle pops against the rich purple strap. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

Pair it with leather sandals and a wide-brim hat on balmy afternoons, and style it with boots and a cozy cardigan when temperatures drop. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 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