huarache

[ wuh-rah-chee; Spanish wah-rah-che ]

noun

, plural hua·ra·ches [w, uh, -, rah, -cheez, wah-, rah, -ches].

1. a Mexican sandal having the upper woven of leather strips.

Word History and Origins

Origin of huarache¹

1885–90; < Mexican Spanish < Tarascan kwaṛáči

Example Sentences

She hated my huaraches and scuffed shoes, and always insisted on ironing my clothes even after I learned how to do so.

From Los Angeles Times

The same masa serves as the base for a number of pockets and cakes, whether huaraches or gorditas, corn-flour foundations that are typically fried before being stuffed or topped with your preferred proteins and vegetables.

From Washington Post

He wore a red tank top, Bermuda shorts, and huarache sandals.

From Literature

Four to six monthly workshops include huarache leather sandal and bag making, weaving, macramé, stained glass, ceramics, silversmithing and watercolor.

From Los Angeles Times

In Mexican stores across Los Angeles, huaraches are a common sight.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• moccasin
• shoe
• slipper