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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web As of late, Hollywood is more fond of the Arizona Birks, with stars like Katie Holmes, Reese Witherspoon, Chrissy Teigen, and Gigi Hadid having sported the classic sandal this season. 
Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2022 Coming in three colors, the espadrille sandal with a jute sole and canvas straps can be dressed up or down, all while being comfortable enough to don all day long. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 26 May 2022 If the glitter feels like too much for you, Chinese Laundry's Feliz sandal might be a little more your vibe. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2022 This barely-there sandal works with everything from sundresses to cropped jeans or wide-leg poplin trousers. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2022 The best-selling sandal comes with supportive insoles and padded nubuck straps. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022 As for those with flat feet, Dr. Brenner says that the combination of the sandal's thick arch and wide chunky heel will provide the proper cushioning and shock absorption for lasting comfort. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2022 The Maryam sandal, which is a dedication to Sabrina’s mother as a tribute to her journey and her Somali heritage, and the SL2002 sneaker, which is named after Idris’s country of origin and his daughter’s date of birth. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 15 June 2022 Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker both favor the Madrid sandal (a single-strap version of the Arizona), and Kendall Jenner was spotted in Birkenstock clogs back in March. Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2022 See More
Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2022 Coming in three colors, the espadrille sandal with a jute sole and canvas straps can be dressed up or down, all while being comfortable enough to don all day long. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 26 May 2022 If the glitter feels like too much for you, Chinese Laundry's Feliz sandal might be a little more your vibe. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2022 This barely-there sandal works with everything from sundresses to cropped jeans or wide-leg poplin trousers. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2022 The best-selling sandal comes with supportive insoles and padded nubuck straps. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022 As for those with flat feet, Dr. Brenner says that the combination of the sandal's thick arch and wide chunky heel will provide the proper cushioning and shock absorption for lasting comfort. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2022 The Maryam sandal, which is a dedication to Sabrina’s mother as a tribute to her journey and her Somali heritage, and the SL2002 sneaker, which is named after Idris’s country of origin and his daughter’s date of birth. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 15 June 2022 Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker both favor the Madrid sandal (a single-strap version of the Arizona), and Kendall Jenner was spotted in Birkenstock clogs back in March. Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2022 See More 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 that is held in place by straps