sandal

noun

san·​dal ˈsan-dᵊl How to pronounce sandal (audio)
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

Examples of sandal in a Sentence

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Chaco is known for making great hiking sandals, and its boots are sure to be just as durable and reliable with the same heavy-duty outsole and comfortable footbed for walking long distances. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025 Chocolate brown has emerged as a prominent color in fashion lately, and its popularity has extended down to shoes; Ciara, for example, wore platform sandals in a deep brown hue at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025 Model Alex Consani wore that haute couture look, made up of an ivory silk faille circle cloak with an oversize ruff collar, a black gazar top, a cream peasant blouse, and bloomers, with a black felt and gold lamé headpiece and bright teal silk moiré sandals covered in pearls and studs. Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 For sculptural design, Duran Lantink's sandals don't disappoint. María Diez, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sandal

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of sandal was in the 14th century

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“Sandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandal. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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sandal

noun
san·​dal ˈsan-dᵊl How to pronounce sandal (audio)
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot

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