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

Our favorites include waterproof sneakers, rain boots, sandals, and outdoorsy footwear. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025

Pair it with sandals and sneakers for a casual outing, or zhuzh it up with wedges or flats for a more formal occasion. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Grab it in 15 colors, and pair it with accessories like a sunhat, layered necklaces, and your favorite sandals, espadrilles, or flats—you’ll look like a million bucks (without putting in hours of effort). —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025

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

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