noun
espadrille
ES-puh-dril/ˈespədrɪl/
A casual shoe with a canvas upper and a rope sole.
The espadrille has a canvas upper and a thick, braided-rope sole.
Etymology
Latin spartum named a plant whose fibers were used to make ropes, mats, and nets. The shoe’s name points to that rope-making material, reflected in its characteristic rope sole.
In context
are glued in place and more jute braids are wrapped around it to complete the soles. Uppers of different styles are then built on the jute soles to complete the espadrille.
More examples
- The rope sole on my left espadrille is coming apart.
- These canvas espadrilles slip on easily without laces.
- I pack a pair of espadrilles for our summer vacation.
Forms
espadrille · espadrilles