sandy

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adjective

ˈsan-dē 

sandier; sandiest

1

a

: consisting of or containing sand : full of sand

b

: sprinkled with sand

2

: of the color sand

sandiness noun

sandiness

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noun

sand·​i·​ness

ˈsandēnə̇s, 

ˈsaand-, 

-din-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being sandy

Synonyms of sandy

Adjective

• blond
• tawny

Examples of sandy in a Sentence

Adjective

The soil in my garden is very sandy.

the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Or a sandy suede style that makes a simple outfit look so much richer. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 July 2026

Both are known for their white sandy beaches and clear waters, drawing millions of domestic and foreign tourists each year. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

The new acquisition features more than half a mile of wide sandy beach and scenic bluffs with trails and a pond. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Pieces of drone wing littered the sandy beach along the hotel’s seafront, while on the entrance side, a crater marked the spot where the Shahed slammed into the ground, blasting out the hotel’s windows and glass entrance. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

and Noun

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for sandy

• bandy
• brandy
• candy
• dandy
• grandee
• randy
• shandy

Kids Definition

sandy

adjective

ˈsan-dē 

sandier; sandiest

1

: consisting of, containing, or sprinkled with sand

2

: of a yellowish gray color

Geographical Definition

Sandy

geographical name

ˈsan-dē 

city in northern Utah south of Salt Lake City population 87,461