: a hill of sand near an ocean or in a desert that is formed by the wind
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Large waves and elevated water levels could also lead to beach erosion and sand dune breaches.—CBS News,
26 Sep. 2026 It has also been called a transcendent entity floating above the city like a cloud hovering over the ground, a lakeside sand dune and a giant park canopy blending with the surrounding gardens.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2026 Layers of padded fabric created a rippling sand dune effect, while the structured bodice and exaggerated shoulders gave the look a futuristic edge.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
23 July 2026 Tackle Europe’s tallest sand dune, Dune du Pilat, which looms nearly 330 feet high over the Atlantic and dates back nearly 4,000 years.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sand dune