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
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This California dream destination sees visitors flock year-round to experience its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, but what many may not know is that the city imposes a substantial 15.5% tax on total accommodation bookings.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.
—Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
The shoreline is varied, with rocky sections and sandy beaches.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
In May 2024, the 7th Heaven actress shocked her fans by cutting her signature long, sandy brunette hair into a razor-sharp bob that fell just below her chin.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.
—Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
The shoreline is varied, with rocky sections and sandy beaches.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
In May 2024, the 7th Heaven actress shocked her fans by cutting her signature long, sandy brunette hair into a razor-sharp bob that fell just below her chin.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 20 May 2025
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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