zori

[ zawr-ee ]

noun

, plural zo·ri.

1. a Japanese sandal, often made of straw or rubber and consisting of a flat sole held on the foot by a thong passing between the first and second toes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zori¹

1895–1900; < Japanese zōri, earlier zau-ri < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese cǎo grass + lǐ footgear

Example Sentences

Ms. Shiino, contestant No. 1 among a dozen finalists, was selected after a competition at a hotel in Tokyo that involved a strut in a sports bra and shorts, and a kimono round for which she wore a peach pink one with a chrysanthemum pattern and zori sandals.

From New York Times

Marge Kumaki pointed out that the Japanese word for flip-flops is “zori.”

From Washington Post

Since moving with her young daughter in July, she has been tearing up her old garments and using their fabrics to make rugs, inspired by the knotted Japanese nuno zori slippers that have become her house shoes of choice.

From New York Times

Deputy District Attorney Zori Cook said Knifong stole more than $700,000 from the television station between 2012 and 2017 but some of the thefts occurred outside the statute of limitations.

From Washington Times

Deputy District Attorney Zori Cook said Knifong stole more than $700,000 from the television station between 2012 and 2017 but some of the thefts occurred outside the statute of limitations.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• moccasin
• shoe
• slipper