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

Not every day is warm enough for sandals, but heavier boots are no longer an appropriate choice as temperatures continue to rise. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024

According to the brand’s site, your sandals can be washed by hand with warm water and antimicrobial soap. —Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024

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

Kids Definition

sandal

noun

san·​dal ˈsan-dᵊl 

: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot