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
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Pair it with wide-leg pants, a tee, and sandals for a walk around town or a swimsuit as an easy cover-up.
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
The lightweight fabric keeps you cool on warm days and pairs effortlessly with sandals or sneakers.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Minimalist strappy sandals Thin strappy sandals are always a safe bet.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Instead of sandals and sneakers, try comfortable, closed-toe shoes in classic styles, such as editor-favorite Birkenstock ballet flats.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
The lightweight fabric keeps you cool on warm days and pairs effortlessly with sandals or sneakers.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
Minimalist strappy sandals Thin strappy sandals are always a safe bet.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Instead of sandals and sneakers, try comfortable, closed-toe shoes in classic styles, such as editor-favorite Birkenstock ballet flats.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sandal
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“Sandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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sandal
noun
san·dal
ˈsan-dᵊl 
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot
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