TOWHEAD Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

towhead

noun

Definition of towhead

as in sandbar

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Recent Examples of towhead The notion, like the uncouth, wispy-haired towhead himself, was an easy mark for Bennett, who took aim following Greeley’s sermon on the coverage of the New Jersey murder. — James M. Lundberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2020 An outdoorsy, blue-eyed towhead, Jim, was living in the house next door, right on the beach. — Alison Rose, Town & Country, 16 Dec. 2012 The towhead flashes his dad a cheeky smile, grabs a puppy by his neck roll, and runs off down a hill with his seven-year-old brother, Federico, to find some chickens. — J.j. Martin, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Dec. 2007

Recent Examples of Synonyms for towhead

Noun

Less than a week later, two sisters paddleboarding on the lake found a human jawbone and skeletal remains in a nearby sandbar, according to KTNV-TV.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Walk along the sandbar, hang out in a cafe, or simply enjoy the view.

— Amy Tadehara, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of sandbar

Noun

The tall bleached ''bathtub ring'' is visible on the rocky banks of Lake Powell on August 01, 2026 in Page, Arizona.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Bitcoin moves value globally without requiring banks or institutions of any kind, provides final settlement without an issuer, and allows anyone to verify its supply.

— Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bank

Noun

Special meals can be provided on a sandbank or a deserted beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Hippos grunt and grumble in the shallows, crocodiles sunbathe on sandbanks, elephants appear along the banks, while fish eagles call overhead as sunset approaches.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026