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

The prismatic frock was paired with a Shebobo Kate bucket hat, along with Bulgari sunglasses, Chloé platform sandals and a Fendi bag. —Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026

Pair it with sneakers for a comfortable all-day outfit or style with fun sandals when the weather gets even warmer. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026

The launch follows controversy in June 2025, ​when Prada showed sandals resembling centuries-old Indian Kolhapuri chappals ​at a Milan fashion show. —Reuters, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026

Add colorful earrings, strappy sandals, and a barrel bag to pack on the whimsy, especially if you’re headed somewhere fun on vacation. —Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2026

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