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

Try wearing them with a pair of high-top white sneakers for an easy everyday outfit, or pair them with some chunky platform sandals for your next date night or girls’ night out. —Julia Marzovilla, StyleCaster, 6 Dec. 2024

Pair it with your favorite winter skivvy and ballet flats for the cooler months and when summer arrives, wear it on its own with sandals. —Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

Rue La La, a discount retailer that offers designer fashion finds for less, just slashed prices on more than 100 pairs of Birkenstock clogs and sandals. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024

Elizabeth completed her look with gold platform sandals, dangling gold earrings, and a cross necklace. —Marissa Muller, WWD, 1 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