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sandal¹ Definition

san·dal (sandəl)

noun

  1. a kind of footwear consisting of a sole fastened in various ways to the foot by straps over the instep or toes, or around the ankle
  2. any of various low slippers or shoes

Etymology: ME sandalie < L sandalium < Gr sandalion, dim. of sandalon

sandal¹ Related Forms

san·daled adjective or san·dalled

sandal² Definition

san·dal (sandəl)

noun

sandalwood

sandal Synonyms

sandal

n.

slipper, low shoe, evening slipper, thong, huarache (Spanish), wedgie, loafer, strapped pump; see also shoe.

sandal Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: Don't wear sandals or work in bare feet.
  • wing: Then you won't need winged sandals like Mercury to get to the games on time!
  • buy: I bought sandals in a 6 to give him space to grow.
  • make: We looked at sandals made of what looked like petrified leather.
  • include: Range includes sandals, summer wear, casual wear, career, dress, bridal and boots.
  • have: His clothes were soiled and torn and he had no sandals upon his feet or hat upon his head.

Adjective modifier

  • strappy: What better excuse to invest in a new pair of strappy sandals now your feet are looking primed to perfection.
  • open-toed: Within a few minutes my toes ( poking out from my open-toed sandals ) were beginning to burn in the searing heat.
  • toed: Dark shoes with white socks should be worn - no trainers, open toed sandals or shoes with stacked heels please.
  • high-heeled: Her skin was creamy, her eyes blue, and she moved with enormous poise and grace in high-heeled silver sandals.
  • heeled: I have a recurring dream of having some nice pink, glittery high heeled sandals!
  • Caribbean: Does caribbean resort royal sandal make more the foot flying cloud.

Modifies a noun

  • toe: With a sandal toe, these 8 denier tights provide a flawless, yet natural look that can be worn with utter confidence.
  • royal: Prices ever starting they sandal royal caribbean refused to.

Noun used with modifier

  • slingback: Fly Flot £ 19.99 Fly Flot black suede slingback sandal.
  • jamaica: Can caribbean jamaica royal sandal experience only first day of.
  • leather: His hair is golden and loose, his feet are not bare but wear leather sandals.
  • wedge: I can't decide what wedge sandals I should buy from Next.
  • royal: Does caribbean resort royal sandal make more the foot flying cloud.
  • resort: Does caribbean resort royal sandal make more the foot flying cloud.