sandy

adjective

ˈsan-dē How to pronounce sandy (audio)
sandier; sandiest
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1
a
: consisting of or containing sand : full of sand
b
: sprinkled with sand
2
: of the color sand
sandiness noun

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The soil in my garden is very sandy. the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes
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Images distributed by Iran’s semi-official news agency ISNA show oil damage to the sandy beaches of Qeshm. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Hunting along sandy lanes that snake through alternating fields and woods will be productive, too. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Situated along the shores of Lake Michigan, the charming town of Saugatuck is well known for sandy Oval Beach. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026 Beyond the saltwater pool, private marina, and pickleball court, the island offers a sandy beach, walking trails, and a collection of practical amenities, including a chicken coop, barn, and several outbuildings. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandy

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of sandy was before the 12th century

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Kids Definition

sandy

adjective
ˈsan-dē How to pronounce sandy (audio)
sandier; sandiest
1
: consisting of, containing, or sprinkled with sand
2
: of a yellowish gray color

Geographical Definition

Sandy

geographical name

ˈsan-dē How to pronounce Sandy (audio)
city in northern Utah south of Salt Lake City population 87,461

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