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

Layer it with a jean jacket and boots for fall, swap in a blazer and flats for spring, or keep it simple with sandals in summer. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025

Although her shoes were concealed due to the floor-length design of her dress, Lopez also went for a fun yet classic pair of shoes, opting for the Jimmy Choo Max sandals, with a towering heel measuring 150mm. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025

Go ahead, kick those sandals off and get used to the feeling of the sand between your toes. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025

Dress them up with a breezy blouse and sandals, or keep them casual with a tee and sneakers for a timelessly cool look. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 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