Mandals

Pronunciation: /ˈmændəlz/

Definitions of mandals

noun a type of footwear that is a combination of sandals and sneakers

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new pair of mandals for the beach.

A2 She prefers wearing mandals over flip-flops.

B1 Mandals are a popular choice for casual summer footwear.

B2 The leather mandals he wore to the party were very stylish.

C1 The designer mandals he purchased were quite expensive.

C2 The mandals he wore to the event were custom-made and unique.

Examples of mandals in a Sentence

formal Mandals are a type of open-toed footwear that are typically worn in warmer weather.

informal I love wearing mandals to the beach because they are so comfortable.

slang Check out these sick mandals I just bought for the summer!

figurative His choice to wear mandals to the job interview showed a lack of professionalism.

Grammatical Forms of mandals

• past tense: mandaled
• plural: mandals
• comparative: more mandal
• superlative: most mandal
• present tense: mandals
• future tense: will mandal
• perfect tense: have mandaled
• continuous tense: is mandaling
• singular: mandal
• positive degree: mandal
• infinitive: to mandal
• gerund: mandaling
• participle: mandaling

Origin and Evolution of mandals

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mandals' is a portmanteau of 'man' and 'sandals'. It originated as a term to describe open-toed sandals worn by men.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a specific style of men's sandals, 'mandals' has evolved to encompass a broader range of men's open-toed footwear, including slides and flip-flops.