sandal

noun
UK: /ˈsændl/
US: /ˈsændl/

  1. A type of open shoe that consists of a sole held to the wearer's foot by straps going over the instep and, sometimes, around the ankle.

    1. I wear sandals in the summer because they are cool.
    2. She paired a flowing summer dress with simple leather sandals for a relaxed yet stylish look.

  2. A simple, comfortable shoe, often worn in warm weather, made of a sole and straps.

    1. He bought some new sandals for his vacation.
    2. The archaeologist carefully brushed the sand from the ancient Roman sandal found at the excavation site.

Synonyms

flip-flop thong slipper

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sandal" in English means: A type of open shoe that consists of a sole held to the wearer's foot by straps going over the instep and, sometimes, around the ankle., A simple, comfortable shoe, often worn in warm weather, made of a sole and straps..

The phonetic transcription of "sandal" is /ˈsændl/ in British English and /ˈsændl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sandal": flip-flop, thong, slipper.

Example usage of "sandal": "I wear sandals in the summer because they are cool.". More examples on the page.