sandier; sandiest
1
a
: consisting of or containing sand : full of sand
b
: sprinkled with sand
2
: of the color sand
sandiness
noun
Synonyms of sandy
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
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The rover spent nearly a year exploring the rim of a crater believed to have held a huge lake; the rocks show signs of having been shaped and altered by waves, creating a sandy layer.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Whether you’re drawn to sandy deserts, ocean views, rugged mountains, or quiet meadows, there’s a way to bring your favorite outdoor feeling into every room.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
The euthanization program has stirred debate about how to manage the local population of dingoes, a sandy-colored canine believed to have first arrived in Australia 4,000 to 5,000 years ago.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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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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