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Definition of sandal

sandal

/ˈsæn.dəl/
san · dal
Plural:sandals
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• noun

1

A light shoe consisting of a sole held on the foot by straps or thongs passing over the instep or around the ankle.

Example

"She bought a comfortable new pair of leather sandals for her summer vacation."

2

A fragrant tropical Asian tree of the genus Santalum, or the aromatic wood and essential oil obtained from it (more commonly known as sandalwood).

Example

"The ancient temple was permeated by the rich and calming scent of burning sandal."

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• Rhymes for sandal

• Nearby Words

sand verbena
sand viper
sandable
sandal
sandaled
sandalwood
sandbag

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English, derived via Latin 'sandalium' and Greek 'sandalion', a diminutive of 'sandalon', meaning 'wooden shoe'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sandal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sandal
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