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sand dollar
noun
: any of numerous flat circular sea urchins (order Clypeasteroida) that live chiefly in shallow water on sandy bottoms
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Nothing of value, cardboard with pictures and a piece of gum that was as brittle as a sand dollar.
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Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
One of the best reasons to visit the boutique on a hot or rainy day is the chance to paint a sand dollar for $20.
—Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Shellers love the place (hence the name) for the abundance of unique finds, from sand dollars to lightning whelks, fighting conchs, scallops, and olive shells.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Responsible or ethical shelling is being mindful of only taking empty seashells and always ensuring sand dollars, sea urchins, and other creatures are no longer alive before taking them home.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
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Curtis Silver, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
One of the best reasons to visit the boutique on a hot or rainy day is the chance to paint a sand dollar for $20.
—Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Shellers love the place (hence the name) for the abundance of unique finds, from sand dollars to lightning whelks, fighting conchs, scallops, and olive shells.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Responsible or ethical shelling is being mindful of only taking empty seashells and always ensuring sand dollars, sea urchins, and other creatures are no longer alive before taking them home.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sand dollar
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“Sand dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sand%20dollar. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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