sandal
noun
san·dal
| \ ˈsan-dᵊl
\
\
Definition of sandal
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
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from sandal
sandaled
or less commonly sandalled \ ˈsan-dᵊld
\
adjective
\
adjective
Examples of sandal in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Chopra then styled the sandals with an equally-cool ensemble: a two-piece denim suit, accentuated at the waist with a coordinating belt. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Priyanka Chopra Has New Fashion-Forward Dog Walking Shoes," 1 Sep. 2019 Get the Boardwalk Ankle-Strap sandal for $17.99 (Save $41.50) 5. — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, "10 incredible deals from Madewell's huge weekend sale," 19 July 2019 While sandals may be too casual if your office is very professional, Orton suggested opting for a pair of peep-toe pumps, sling back heels or mules. — Brittany Loggins, NBC News, "Is it ever OK to wear sandals in the office? Your summer workwear questions answered," 11 July 2019 The sandals, with their healthfully flat leather soles that follow the outlines of the foot and their straps like festive riffs on rustic tradition, were a favorite of Jane Birkin and Jacqueline Bouvier. — Troy Patterson, The New Yorker, "The Essay to Read If You Even Think About Wearing Clothes," 11 July 2019 The company used a complicated Dutch auction to determine which bidders got to buy the sandals and at what price. — Erin Griffith, New York Times, "Buy Low-Tops, Sell High-Tops: StockX Sneaker Exchange Is Worth $1 Billion," 26 June 2019 The debut sandal retails for between $270 and $295 dollars. — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, "The Meghan Markle-Approved Brand Cuyana Teamed Up With Amanu for a Sustainable Shoe Collaboration," 19 Apr. 2019 And the rest of it overlaps with the fact that, somehow, hideous sandals in general are in vogue. — Rebecca Jennings, Vox, "Crocs is now targeting teens. Somehow, it’s working.," 1 Nov. 2018 Her sister Sairah wore a vibrant aqua three-piece suit from Pretty Little Thing with a high bun and white ankle-strap sandals. — Kara Nesvig, Teen Vogue, "Billie Eilish's Green Tie-Dye, Bella Thorne's Acid-Wash Denim, and More Celeb Looks From This Weekend," 19 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sandal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for sandal
sandal
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sandal
: a shoe with a bottom part that is held in place with straps around the foot and sometimes the ankle
See the full definition for sandal in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sandal
noun
san·dal
| \ ˈsan-dəl
\
\
Kids Definition of sandal
: a shoe consisting of a sole that is held in place by straps
Keep scrolling for more