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

Each season brings its signature staples — puffer jackets and parkas for winter, trench coats and boots for fall, and linen pants and sandals for summer. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025

Despite those formal touches, they can be dressed down just as easily when worn with sandals and a cropped tank top. —Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Many hikers who underestimated the mountain's trails by wearing only sandals or not bringing enough water also caused a surge in rescues. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025

This design takes the look of classic sandals and elevates it with soft leather and gold details. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for sandal

• candle
• handle
• scandal
• vandal
• panhandle

Kids Definition

sandal

noun

san·​dal ˈsan-dᵊl 

: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot