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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Here, age-old traditions fuse with contemporary flavors, archaeological marvels meet modernist museums, rugged peaks are juxtaposed against verdant plains, and stretches of sandy shorelines lead to charming inland villages. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Beat on medium speed; the butter will go from chunky to pebbly to sandy, and then the mixture will ball up around the beaters. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 There was panic on Exie Gray’s sandy-colored face and a slight terror in his eyes. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 But some coastal advocates say officials need to come to terms with this new reality and embrace long-term efforts to reroute roads, railroad tracks and other infrastructure that would allow sandy beaches to move inland as the sea claims more land. — Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 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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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
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