Sandal (noun)

1. A type of open shoe consisting of a sole held to the foot by straps.
2. A shoe that leaves much of the foot exposed, typically having a strap that fastens over the toes and a heel strap.
3. A simple type of footwear, often made of leather or other natural materials.

Origin:

From middle english sandale, from old english sandale, from latin sandalium, from ancient greek σανδάλιον (sandalion, "sandal"), from σάνδαλον (sandalon, "sandal"), from persian سندل‎ (sandal), from prakrit सन्दल (sandal).

Examples:

1. She wore a pair of comfortable sandals on her vacation.
2. The Roman soldiers wore leather sandals called caligae.
3. I can't wait to wear my new sandals on the beach.
4. The store was offering a sale on summer sandals.
5. She paired her sundress with a pair of strappy sandals.