sandal

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noun (1)

san·​dal ˈsan-dᵊl How to pronounce sandal (audio)
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 How to pronounce sandal (audio)

sandal tree

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noun (2)

variants or less commonly sandal
plural -s
1
: santol
2
: sandalwood sense 1a

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Chloe Malle, Vogue’s head of editorial content, favors a colorful mini dress from Matteau, layered over a black bathing suit and finished with T-strap sandals and a raffia hat—proof that simple does not mean boring. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 Coupled with the deep heel cup, cork footbed, and wide toe box, these sandals offer both style and comfort. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Formal footwear like kitten heels and mules will get you through office days and nice dinners; casual picks like sneakers and thong sandals are ideal for weekend plans and vacations. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026 Carlson posted the model on her Instagram story wearing the babydoll dress paired with bug-eye sunglasses and black heeled sandals. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandal

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sandalium, from Greek sandalion, diminutive of sandalon sandal

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First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sandal was in the 14th century

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“Sandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandal. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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sandal

noun
san·​dal ˈsan-dᵊl How to pronounce sandal (audio)
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot

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