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

• blond
• blonde
• fair
• flaxen
• golden
• straw
• 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

Located between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway, this coastal park stretches from sandy shores to rugged hills. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025

Price upon request, the Isles Group Honduras Just off the coast of Roatán, the 67-acre Rose Cay has three sandy beaches and deep waters suited for yachts or a marina. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025

The tourist destination exalted for its sandy beaches and busy marina is replete with a former medieval royal retreat, Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the Citadel Palace. —Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025

But, the next morning, it was reported that two dolphins had been stranded on the sandy shores of Tarmon — one alive and one dead. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025

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