: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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We wandered over the dunes.
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Pismo Beach nabbed a spot on the list due to its lush landscape and wide variety of things to do, including wandering through rolling dunes.
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Because the dune would eliminate some beach space, the plan could include a new perched or elevated beach.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
This protected, undeveloped preserve includes 1,200 acres of salt marshes, tidal creeks, dunes, and beaches where turtles nest.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
From there, the routing shifts inland, weaving through dunes but always offering glimpses of the sea.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Because the dune would eliminate some beach space, the plan could include a new perched or elevated beach.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
This protected, undeveloped preserve includes 1,200 acres of salt marshes, tidal creeks, dunes, and beaches where turtles nest.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
From there, the routing shifts inland, weaving through dunes but always offering glimpses of the sea.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dune
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“Dune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dune. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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dune
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: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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