Meaning & use

sandal

noun·Everyday

A lightweight open shoe held onto the foot by straps, typically worn in warm weather.

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She packed a pair of sandals for the beach vacation.

His sandal strap broke halfway through the hike, forcing him to walk barefoot.

A note on using this word

Sandal is usually used in the plural, 'sandals,' when referring to a pair.

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