flip-flops
Slappy summer footwear
Flip-flops are flat sandals with a Y-shaped strap that passes between the big toe and second toe.
The name comes from the slapping sound they make when walking.
Flip-flops are casual summer footwear, typically worn to beaches, pools, or around the house.
To flip-flop is also to reverse position on an issue: The senator flip-flopped on immigration reform.
Open strappy footwear
- thongsNarrow-strapped footwear or underwear
- slippersSoft indoor footwear
- slidesMoves smoothly across surface
- strapsNarrow securing bands
rubber · soles · footbed · poolside · tread · lightweight · plastic · foam
Land-water boundary
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- wavesTraveling energy disturbances
- coastLand beside the ocean
- tideOcean's cyclical swell
sunbathing · surfing · boardwalk · tropical · seashore · sand · sunscreen · lifeguard
Direct rays from above
- vacationLeisure time away
- heatwaveProlonged abnormally high temperatures
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
- poolsideAdjacent to swimming area
picnic · lemonade · popsicle · sunscreen · festival · roadtrip · hammock · suntan
Informal comfortable attire
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
unfussy · unpretentious · chill · relaxed · informal · carefree · low-key · comfortable
Showing unsteady resolve
- vacillatingSwaying between choices
- wafflingEvasive, indecisive speech
- reversalsChanges to opposite directions
- inconsistentLacking steady uniformity
back-and-forth · about-face · U-turn · backtracking · equivocating · pivoting · switching · contradicting
sandals
Open strappy footwear
- thongsNarrow-strapped footwear or underwear
- slippersSoft indoor footwear
- slidesMoves smoothly across surface
straps · rubber · soles · footbed · poolside · tread · lightweight · plastic · foam · waterproof
shoreline
Land-water boundary
tide · sunbathing · surfing · boardwalk · tropical · seashore · sand · sunscreen · lifeguard · sea breeze
sunshine
Direct rays from above
poolside · picnic · lemonade · popsicle · sunscreen · festival · roadtrip · hammock · suntan · sunglasses
leisurewear
Informal comfortable attire
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- effortlessRequiring no strain
breezy · unfussy · unpretentious · chill · relaxed · informal · carefree · low-key · comfortable · everyday
wavering
Showing unsteady resolve
- vacillatingSwaying between choices
- wafflingEvasive, indecisive speech
- reversalsChanges to opposite directions
inconsistent · back-and-forth · about-face · U-turn · backtracking · equivocating · pivoting · switching · contradicting · oscillating
cushioning
Softening force or fall
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- footbedShoe's interior platform
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
breathable · flexible · contoured · padded · ergonomic · foam · support · ease · roomy · adjustable
- summersummer, summertime, midsummer, summer solstice, solstice
- beach gearshovel, beach umbrella, beach ball, beach chair, beach towel
- beachwearbikini, swimsuit, tankini, one-piece, bikini top
- casual weart-shirts, tees, leggings, joggers, sweatpants
- clothing slangthreads, duds, getup, fit, drip
- sandalssandals, flip flops, thong, gladiator, slides
flip-flopshiking boots
Sturdy footwear for trails
steel-toed boots · dress shoes · boots · formal shoes · work boots
flip-flopslace-up shoes
Footwear secured with cords
hiking boots · athletic shoes · cleats · running shoes · sneakers
flip-flopssteadfastness
Firm loyal dedication
consistency · resolve · firmness · decisiveness · conviction