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

To top off this two-piece of dress pants and blazer with a side pocket embellishment, Hathaway added a white poplin shirt and accessorized with stiletto sandals with gold accents to match her gold evening bag and the Versace emblem. —María Munsuri, Glamour, 4 May 2025

That shape allows the sandal to appear almost fully closed when worn under tailoring, without the worry of looking too hippie-esque, but the gaps in the woven suede allow all the heat to escape the foot. —Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025

While open-toed, casual sandals may not be appropriate, sneakers can be—but keep them stylish and fashion-forward, not athletic. —Jane Hanson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

Available in solid and floral designs and in a wide variety of sizes (from extra small to 2XL), it can be worn as a beach cover-up or dressed up with sandals and jewelry for a night out. —Terri Peters, Parents, 29 Apr. 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