espadrille

noun

es·​pa·​drille ˈe-spə-ˌdril How to pronounce espadrille (audio)
: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole

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Luckily, wedges and espadrilles are currently in style, and block-heel sandals pair well with spring and summer silhouettes. Camille Freestone, Glamour, 13 May 2025 Add some wedge espadrilles and your look is complete. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025 Oversized tortoiseshell or cat-eye frames add instant Palm Beach personality and a pair of espadrilles add to the beachy elevated look. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025 After her death, the baron gave his companion Pauline’s bed, a pair of simple blue-and-white espadrilles, and two blue-and-white porcelain bowls. Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for espadrille

Word History

Etymology

French, alteration of espardille, ultimately from Latin spartum

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of espadrille was in 1892

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“Espadrille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espadrille. Accessed 26 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

espadrille

noun
es·​pa·​drille ˈes-pə-ˌdril How to pronounce espadrille (audio)
: a shoe with a cloth upper and often with a rope braid around the edge
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