sandier; sandiest
1
a
: consisting of or containing sand : full of sand
b
: sprinkled with sand
2
: of the color sand
sandiness
noun
Examples of sandy in a Sentence
The soil in my garden is very sandy.
the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes
Recent Examples on the Web
With more than 1,600 miles of shoreline touching the states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin, Lake Michigan is home to many beautiful sandy beaches.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Follow along for the perfect Keys vacation, which includes everything from snorkeling to seafood dinners to afternoon naps on the dreamy sandy beaches.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Research done by Pure Earth shows that the barren, sandy soil emits mercury.
—Simeon Tegel, NPR, 2 Apr. 2024
Residents can enjoy the view of Lake Michigan from the sandy shore or under shade of the pavilion.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
At night, political convoys rushed through the sandy alleyways of Dakar, the coastal capital, pumping out music and slogans and distributing fliers.
—Mady Camara, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The diversity of wildlife on Madagascar helped the world’s fourth largest island snag the No. 6 spot, while a heady mix of sandy beaches and ancient ruins puts Cyprus at No. 7.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
Inside is a sandy, sweet mixture of shredded coconut, palm sugar and sesame seeds.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
The Mount Randall Loop is a four-mile trail that climbs through sandy inclines and an enchanting forest path, worth every step for the views of Lake Michigan.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2024
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Follow along for the perfect Keys vacation, which includes everything from snorkeling to seafood dinners to afternoon naps on the dreamy sandy beaches.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Research done by Pure Earth shows that the barren, sandy soil emits mercury.
—Simeon Tegel, NPR, 2 Apr. 2024
Residents can enjoy the view of Lake Michigan from the sandy shore or under shade of the pavilion.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
At night, political convoys rushed through the sandy alleyways of Dakar, the coastal capital, pumping out music and slogans and distributing fliers.
—Mady Camara, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The diversity of wildlife on Madagascar helped the world’s fourth largest island snag the No. 6 spot, while a heady mix of sandy beaches and ancient ruins puts Cyprus at No. 7.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
Inside is a sandy, sweet mixture of shredded coconut, palm sugar and sesame seeds.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
The Mount Randall Loop is a four-mile trail that climbs through sandy inclines and an enchanting forest path, worth every step for the views of Lake Michigan.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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sandy
adjective
sandier; sandiest
1
: consisting of, containing, or sprinkled with sand
2
: of a yellowish gray color
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