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

Pair it with a skirt and heels for going out, or wear it with sandals and shorts for exploring. —Shea Simmons, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2024

The retailer has so much to shop—activewear, denim, sandals, sneakers, backpacks, dresses, purses—and ships impressively quickly, in my experience. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 July 2024

Skip the stinky socks and opt for sandals like these Havaianas slides or these slingback flats, which are open at the heel. —Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024

Luckily, this Fourth of July, Zappos is dropping deals on walking shoes, running sneakers, sandals, slippers, and, yes, Crocs. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 July 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