sand dune

noun

: a hill of sand near an ocean or in a desert that is formed by the wind

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Climb the steep sand dune at Cape Kiwanda for incredible ocean views. Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025 About 40 miles from Bordeaux on the Bay of Biscay, the towering Dune du Pilat is the tallest sand dune in Europe, at nearly 300 feet high. New York Times, 23 July 2025 The sandy soil moves due to wind, like a sand dune. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 As the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic Coast, the state park is a hotspot for hang gliding, kite flying, and sunset watching. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sand dune

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“Sand dune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sand%20dune. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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