espadrille

noun

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

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After her death, the baron gave his companion Pauline’s bed, a pair of simple blue-and-white espadrilles, and two blue-and-white porcelain bowls. Ralph Rucci, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2025 Grab it in 15 colors, and pair it with accessories like a sunhat, layered necklaces, and your favorite sandals, espadrilles, or flats—you’ll look like a million bucks (without putting in hours of effort). Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025 The 38-piece capsule captures the show’s sense of kooky nautical nonsense, the lovable yellow sponge’s face crocheted into a pipsqueak-sized tote bag, printed onto swim trunks, and plastered on slingback espadrilles. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025 Oasis Mary Jane Espadrilles $110 Free People Sizes: 6–11 Colors: 5 options Material: Canvas Blending beachy, bohemian colors with the Mary Jane silhouette, these relaxed canvas espadrilles are cute, casual, and ready to go on vacation with you. Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for espadrille

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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“Espadrille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/espadrille. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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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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