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

This strappy sandal is crafted in a lush satin, boasting a classic black hue that is easy to style. —Rei, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025

Her $910 Isola sandals from Louis Vuitton, which took the look from casual to elevated in a snap. —Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025

Just add high strappy sandals, such as the Azia 95 from Jimmy Choo and the Cult Gia Caldera Clutch in pearl. —Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

The 250-year-old shoe brand has honed the art of the comfy slip-on shoe, and today, its slides, sandals, and clogs are synonymous with easygoing comfort and effortless style. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 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