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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Examples of sandy in a Sentence

The soil in my garden is very sandy. the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes
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The sandy point, swept by a breeze most of the time, was ideal for beaching the canoes. — Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 Carrots prefer deep, loose, fertile, loamy or sandy soil. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Think sandy feet, long lunches, morning coffee with the Pacific. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 Outside, a sandy beach (shared with just one neighboring cottage) comes stocked with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for exploring the pond. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 27 June 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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