sandblast

1 of 2

noun

sand·​blast ˈsan(d)-ˌblast 

: a stream of sand projected by compressed air (as for engraving, cutting, or cleaning glass or stone)

sandblast

2 of 2

verb

sandblasted; sandblasting; sandblasts

transitive verb

: to affect or treat with or as if with a sandblast

sandblaster noun

Examples of sandblast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

One of the most common of these treatments is sandblasting. — New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025

Trump previously said the plan was to sandblast, caulk and resurface the pool basin. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 June 2026

The texture is created by sandblasting or etching panes of glass. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

The people who work at the factories are also getting sick from sandblasting the denim. — ABC News, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1871, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sandblast

• aghast
• amassed
• biassed
• broadcast
• bypassed
• downcast
• forecast
• foremast
• harassed
• holdfast
• mainmast
• newscast

Kids Definition

sandblast

verb

sand·​blast

-ˌblast

: to cut or clean with sand driven at high speed by or as if by compressed air

sandblaster noun