Definition

Noun: 1. A casual, lightweight shoe, typically for warm weather, characterized by a flexible sole traditionally made of rope or jute and an upper made of canvas or cotton fabric, often with laces that tie around the ankle.

Usage

The word "espadrille" refers specifically to this style of shoe. It is a count noun. * You wear an espadrille or espadrilles. * It is commonly used in the plural form ("espadrilles") when referring to a pair or the general style.

Examples

• She bought a pair of blue and white striped espadrilles for her summer vacation.
• The classic espadrille features a rope sole and canvas upper.
• He prefers the comfort of espadrilles over leather sandals in the heat.

Advanced Usage

• While traditional espadrilles have flat rope soles, modern variations may include espadrille wedges, which incorporate a wedge heel wrapped in the characteristic rope material.
• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe the style, e.g., "espadrille style" or "espadrille sole."

Variants and Related Words

• Espadrille Wedge: A shoe that combines the fabric upper of an espadrille with a wedge heel covered in rope or jute.

Synonyms

• Sandal (a broader category; espadrilles are a specific type of sandal)
• Canvas shoe (a more general term that could include sneakers; lacks the specific detail of the rope sole)

Different Meanings

The word "espadrille" does not have other common meanings in English. It refers exclusively to this type of footwear.

Noun

1. a sandal with a sole made of rope or rubber and a cloth upper part