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
Examples of sandal in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Pair it with heels or strappy sandals and wear it to a garden party or an office meeting.
—
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Panels of silk lamé and chiffon paired with crystals and long, feather-like sequin embellishments might seem party-aesthetics only, but paired with a white tee and sandal, this slip skirt is everyday festive.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
Add Interest With a Plaid Overcoat Bottega Veneta’s chic take on the typical plaid overcoat feels fresh and current, especially when worn with clean staples, like a perfect white tank, jeans, and thong sandals.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Style it with blue jeans and sneakers, white pants and flats, or even linen shorts and sandals.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sandal
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Panels of silk lamé and chiffon paired with crystals and long, feather-like sequin embellishments might seem party-aesthetics only, but paired with a white tee and sandal, this slip skirt is everyday festive.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
Add Interest With a Plaid Overcoat Bottega Veneta’s chic take on the typical plaid overcoat feels fresh and current, especially when worn with clean staples, like a perfect white tank, jeans, and thong sandals.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Style it with blue jeans and sneakers, white pants and flats, or even linen shorts and sandals.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sandal
Cite this Entry
“Sandal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandal. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
sandal
noun
san·dal
ˈsan-dᵊl 
: a shoe consisting of a sole strapped to the foot
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share