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
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Font accessorized her gown with a pair of glittering sandals and a diamond necklace and bracelet.
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Finally, there was a high-quality film that was fun to talk about and inspired theories — not to mention giving tennis lessons a try, or buying a pair of Chanel sandals, or opening up relationships.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Gideon wore the winged helmet of Hermes the messenger god, completing his outfit with the god's winged sandals.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Keep it casual with sneakers for a day traversing cobblestone streets or toss on a killer sandal and some delicate gold jewelry for an evening out.
—Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Finally, there was a high-quality film that was fun to talk about and inspired theories — not to mention giving tennis lessons a try, or buying a pair of Chanel sandals, or opening up relationships.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
Gideon wore the winged helmet of Hermes the messenger god, completing his outfit with the god's winged sandals.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Keep it casual with sneakers for a day traversing cobblestone streets or toss on a killer sandal and some delicate gold jewelry for an evening out.
—Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Sandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandal. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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sandal
noun
san·dal
ˈsan-dᵊl 
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot
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