espadrille

noun

es·​pa·​drille ˈe-spə-ˌdril How to pronounce espadrille (audio)
: a sandal usually having a fabric upper and a flexible sole

Examples of espadrille in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

French, alteration of espardille, ultimately from Latin spartum

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of espadrille was in 1892

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Cite this Entry

“Espadrille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espadrille. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

espadrille

noun
es·​pa·​drille ˈes-pə-ˌdril How to pronounce espadrille (audio)
: a shoe with a cloth upper and often with a rope braid around the edge
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