sandal
UK[ˈsændl]US[ˈsændl]
n
A light shoe consisting of a sole held on the foot by straps.
Etymology
The word 'sandal' entered English in the late 14th century from Latin sandalium, which itself was borrowed from the Greek sándalon. The Greek term likely originated from an Anatolian source, possibly Lydian. The core concept of a sole fastened with straps has remained remarkably consistent for millennia, with the word itself traveling across cultures and languages to become the standard English term for this simple, enduring form of footwear.
Analysis
The word 'sandal' is a simplex loanword from Greek via Latin. It does not contain separable morphemes in its modern English spelling.
Examples
She slipped on her leather sandals before walking to the beach.
The ancient Greeks commonly wore sandals made of woven leather.
He needed a practical sandal for hiking in warm weather.