sandal
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- noun
- /ˈsændl/
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sandalia
- In his short-sleeved white shirt and leather sandals, he looked as pure and cheerful as the Good.
- wear sandals
- a pair of sandals
- shoes or sandals
I recently got these new sandals from ASOS.
- I recently got these new sandals from ASOS.
- And they're the most comfortable sandal heels I have ever owned.
- We got this little purse and sandals like the local people wear.
- So I picked up these sandals and they're so cute.
- And the wedge sandals, those were really popular back then.
- Pink Pushette Matisse, pink Gucci sandals or maybe the flat June sliders in pink.
- And I would never show my socks in sandals, so there's no point having sheer socks.
- And he bought himself, you won't believe it, sandals.
- Only the thickest soul sandals with the sturdiest Velcro.
Examples
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One man in shorts, sandals, and a floppy gray hat seems to be everywhere.
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He prefers to wear sandals during hot weather because they keep his feet cool.
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People are always asking me why sandals, and to them I say why not.
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And then my sandals are from Target.
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I needed some sandals and I saw some right off the bat.
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And they're the most comfortable sandal heels I have ever owned.
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I recently got these new sandals from ASOS.
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I have officially done the shorts and the sandals, which means it's vacation time.
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Don't forget these sandals that you gave me as a gift.
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We went with the little sandals, little slide on sandals.
Synonyms
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An open sandal held on the foot by a strap between the big toe and the second toe
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4.4
A flat sandal held to the foot by a strap between the toes
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7.9
A light shoe with a rope or rubber sole and a cloth top
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4.9
A sandal with a shaped cork sole and wide straps
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8.7
A simple flat sandal often made of leather and worn in South Asia
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Etymology
Sandal comes from an old Greek word sandalion, which named the small 'open shoe' people wore in warm places. A helpful way to remember it is to think of sand and beaches, and that's why a sandal today is still a 'light shoe' held to the foot by straps.