sandworm
noun
sand·worm
ˈsan(d)-ˌwərm 
: any of various sand-dwelling polychaete worms: such as
a
: any of several large burrowing worms (especially genus Nereis) often used as bait
b
: lugworm
Examples of sandworm in a Sentence
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Scientifically speaking, the impressive size of these sandworms may be their most glaring problem.
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Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024
And since the final image is of her, a full-grown, nonpregnant woman literally turning her back on the whole mess and preparing to ride a sandworm into the sunset, maybe there is hope for us all.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the star power of Timothée Chalamet, Denis Villeneuve ’s science fiction epic stormed the North American box office this weekend earning $81.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2024
How: Stripers can be lazy at this time of year, which is why bloodworms, clams, and sandworms are some of the most productive baits.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024
This underscores what matters most about Dune’s sandworms.
—Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024
The disillusioned Chani, who had fought to protect Paul from his dark destiny, is last seen alone in the dunes calling for her sandworm out of town.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2024
Like Timothée Chalamet’s dashingly coifed hero — who steers monstrous sandworms over the desert like a charioteer — Villeneuve puts on a great show.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
In an interview with The New York Times, Chalamet, 28, weighed in on AMC Theatres’ collectible sandworm bucket alongside Denis Villeneuve, the writer-director of 2021’s Dune and its new sequel.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024
Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024
And since the final image is of her, a full-grown, nonpregnant woman literally turning her back on the whole mess and preparing to ride a sandworm into the sunset, maybe there is hope for us all.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the star power of Timothée Chalamet, Denis Villeneuve ’s science fiction epic stormed the North American box office this weekend earning $81.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2024
How: Stripers can be lazy at this time of year, which is why bloodworms, clams, and sandworms are some of the most productive baits.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024
This underscores what matters most about Dune’s sandworms.
—Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024
The disillusioned Chani, who had fought to protect Paul from his dark destiny, is last seen alone in the dunes calling for her sandworm out of town.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2024
Like Timothée Chalamet’s dashingly coifed hero — who steers monstrous sandworms over the desert like a charioteer — Villeneuve puts on a great show.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
In an interview with The New York Times, Chalamet, 28, weighed in on AMC Theatres’ collectible sandworm bucket alongside Denis Villeneuve, the writer-director of 2021’s Dune and its new sequel.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Sandworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandworm. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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