CEFR A2

sandals

noun

Meaning

Open-toed footwear consisting of a sole held to the wearer's foot by straps passing over the instep and around the ankle.

Examples

She packed a pair of comfortable sandals for her vacation.
The ancient Romans wore leather sandals.

Synonyms: flip-flops, thongs, espadrilles, slides

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sandals (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsændəlz/

Definition

Open-toed footwear consisting of a sole held to the wearer's foot by straps passing over the instep and around the ankle.

Examples

She packed a pair of comfortable sandals for her vacation.
The ancient Romans wore leather sandals.
He prefers wearing sandals to closed shoes in warm weather.

How to Use sandals

wear sandals (collocation): To have sandals on your feet. — "I always wear sandals when I go to the beach."
sandals for [purpose] (prepositional phrase): Sandals designed or suitable for a specific activity or condition. — "These sandals are perfect for hiking."

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