sandal

noun

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

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Font accessorized her gown with a pair of glittering sandals and a diamond necklace and bracelet. 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 See all Example Sentences for sandal 

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

Time Traveler
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 1 Dec. 2024.

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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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