sandbar

noun

sand·​bar ˈsan(d)-ˌbär 

: a ridge of sand built up by currents especially in a river or in coastal waters

Examples of sandbar in a Sentence

We walked out onto the sandbar at low tide.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fire Island, the sandbar that parallels the south shore of Long Island for 32 miles, is home to more than a dozen communities, each with its own style. —Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 8 June 2026

The vessel left Ocean Reef Resort and stopped at a sandbar as part of a birthday celebration for Pino's daughter, prosecutors said. —Larry Seward, CBS News, 8 June 2026

Snorkeling excursions, paddleboarding, sailing trips, and sandbar tours showcase the island’s famously clear turquoise waters and nearby coral reefs. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026

The beach boasts shifting sandbars that foster waves with surprisingly good swell. —Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sandbar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar

Kids Definition

sandbar

noun

sand·​bar -ˌbär 

: a ridge of sand formed in water by tides or currents