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
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Wear it with sandals, over a one-piece swimsuit, or even out to a nice dinner.
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Avery Matera, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
Getting your spring footwear lineup in order isn’t just about dusting off your sandals and refreshing your sneaker collection.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Wear it with sandals to explore a seaside town or toss the top over a bikini for a beach bar look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
The second first lady completed her look with gold sandals and a white blazer.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
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Avery Matera, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
Getting your spring footwear lineup in order isn’t just about dusting off your sandals and refreshing your sneaker collection.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Wear it with sandals to explore a seaside town or toss the top over a bikini for a beach bar look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
The second first lady completed her look with gold sandals and a white blazer.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sandal
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“Sandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandal. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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sandal
noun
san·dal
ˈsan-dᵊl 
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot
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