English · Daily Life
sandals
/ˈsæn.dəlz/
[/ˈsæn.dəlz/]
open summer shoes
Beginnernoun
Definition
Light open shoes with straps that hold them onto the feet, worn in warm weather.
Example
On the beach she kicked off her sandals and let the warm sand slip between her toes.
On the beach she kicked off her sandals and let the warm sand slip between her toes.
Etymology
From Latin 'sandalium', from Greek 'sandalon', a kind of slipper.
How & Where It’s Used
Worn in hot weather; associated with summer, beaches, and casual settings.