sandy

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

Synonyms of sandy

• blond
• tawny

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

The 250-yard beach front offers sandy loungers and calm swimming conditions. —Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

But Jávea, set about 25 miles north of the Costa Blanca, where the coastline’s long, sandy beaches give way to craggy bays and vertiginous cliffs, did it differently. —Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

More women’s options — described as both delicate and durable — are presented in the Blush pack, which showcases blush pink, sandy beige and bold red in high-gloss patent leather. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026

Oval Beach often receives recognition for its sandy stretches and many activities. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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