What is another word for sandal?

Pronunciation: [sˈandə͡l] (IPA)

A sandal is a type of footwear that is typically open-toed and made of straps or bands that secure the sandal to the foot. There are many different synonyms for the word sandal, including flip-flop, slide, thong, slipper, clog, mule, and espadrille. Each of these synonyms has its own unique characteristics and variations, such as the flip-flop being a simple, casual sandal with a toe thong and the espadrille being a more elegant sandal typically made of canvas or leather with a woven or braided sole. No matter the type of sandal, they are a popular and comfortable footwear choice for warm weather and casual occasions.

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    • Noun, singular or mass
      shoe.

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Usage examples for Sandal

The sandal would hit the floor like a hand slapping against an impoverished peasant.
"Corpus of a Siam Mosquito"
Steven Sills
A balustrade or staircase in this house was made of sandal wood, which the ships of Ezion-geber had brought from Ophir.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
After an absence of three years the first expedition brought back gold in quantities, silver, ivory, sandal wood, precious stones, apes and peacocks.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker

Famous quotes with Sandal

  • In the sandal-tree are serpents, in the water lotus flowers, but crocodiles also; even virtues are marred by the vicious?in all enjoyments there is something which impairs our happiness.
    The Hitopadesa
  • Poor Felix Randal; How far from then forethought of, all thy more boisterous years, When thou at the random grim forge, powerful amidst peers, Didst fettle for the great grey drayhorse his bright and battering sandal!
    Gerard Manley Hopkins

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