English · Nature & Environment

sandy

/ˈsændi/

[/ˈsændi/]

covered with or full of sand

Beginneradjective

Definition

Covered with or containing a lot of sand. It often describes beaches, deserts, and soil.

Example

We walked along the sandy beach.

We walked along the sandy beach.

Etymology

From 'sand' (Old English 'sand') plus '-y'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for beaches, deserts, and light-colored hair.

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