noun
sandal
SAN-dul/ˈsændl/
An open shoe held on the foot by straps.
The leather sandal has open sides and crossing straps above its sole.
Etymology
Greek sandalion was a diminutive of sandalon, already meaning a sandal. The deeper origin of sandalon is unknown, probably foreign and perhaps Persian.
In context
quality men's open toe slip on leather sandal you already understand the functionality and features of these shoes
More examples
- I wear sandals to keep my feet cool.
- The buckle on my left sandal is broken.
- He shakes the sand out of his sandals.
Forms
sandal · sandals
Similar words
- flip-flop
- A sandal with a thong between the first two toes.
- slipper
- Usually a soft indoor shoe, often without securing straps.