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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Supporters of Eduardo Bolsonaro, however, embraced his call for a boycott, sharing videos on social media of themselves throwing Havaianas sandals into the trash, while some went so far as to cut and burn them.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Their unique furry upper can definitely make these sandals the focal point of any outfit.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
The actress paired the look with gold heeled sandals.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
From sequin embellished pumps ready for summer dance floors to sandals adorned with oversized floral appliqués, these styles embraced fantasy and adornment.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Their unique furry upper can definitely make these sandals the focal point of any outfit.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
The actress paired the look with gold heeled sandals.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
From sequin embellished pumps ready for summer dance floors to sandals adorned with oversized floral appliqués, these styles embraced fantasy and adornment.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
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 29 Dec. 2025.
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sandal
noun
san·dal
ˈsan-dᵊl 
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot
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