English · Nature & Environment
dune
/djuːn/
[/djuːn/]
hill of sand
Advancednoun
Definition
A hill of sand formed by the wind, especially in a desert or near the sea.
Example
The wind constantly reshaped the tall sand dune, smoothing its golden, curving ridges by morning.
The wind constantly reshaped the tall sand dune, smoothing its golden, curving ridges by morning.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'dune', a sandy hill.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography and desert or coastal description.