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

Make the most of your sandy soil by planting these perennials that thrive in dry conditions. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026

Soil Plant seed potatoes in well-draining, sandy, acidic soil that’s loose and deep enough for the potatoes to grow without resistance. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026

Excavators sifted through sandy soil degraded by more than a century of cranberry production that formed a thick, hard layer over the natural freshwater wetlands the farms were built on. —ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026

There are several to choose from within walking distance of town, including Katharos Beach, arguably the most popular sandy spot. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 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