sandier; sandiest
1
a
: consisting of or containing sand : full of sand
b
: sprinkled with sand
2
: of the color sand
sandiness
noun
Examples of sandy in a Sentence
The soil in my garden is very sandy.
the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes
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Plant the slips in loose, well-draining sandy or loamy soil.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
For the Dior show, her long-time stylist Adir Abergel gave her sandy blonde hair ever-so-gently waved long layers.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
A number of factors contribute to the erosion of the Outer Banks barrier islands, including their low-lying and naturally sandy character, which leaves them vulnerable to shifting and wave action.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
It is commonly found in lawns with heavy, clay soil or light, sandy soil, both of which have few available nutrients.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
For the Dior show, her long-time stylist Adir Abergel gave her sandy blonde hair ever-so-gently waved long layers.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
A number of factors contribute to the erosion of the Outer Banks barrier islands, including their low-lying and naturally sandy character, which leaves them vulnerable to shifting and wave action.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
It is commonly found in lawns with heavy, clay soil or light, sandy soil, both of which have few available nutrients.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sandy
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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sandy
adjective
sandier; sandiest
1
: consisting of, containing, or sprinkled with sand
2
: of a yellowish gray color
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