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sandal Synonyms

Another word for sandal

Choosing another word for sandal depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
flip-flop
thong
huarache
Weak
espadrille
mule

• noun (Context 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).

Usage Example

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

Strongest
sandalwood
santalwood
Strong
sanderswood

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sandal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sandal
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