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

Colored denim continues its momentum for the cooler months, shifting from the soft rose tones and sandy neutrals of spring 2026 to high-impact hues, like the cobalt pair seen at Chloé and a vibrant red at Isabel Marant. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

The Pacific Ocean provides a different beach experience than the Southeast, with visitors coming for dramatic coastal scenery, broad sandy beaches, tide pools, and the town’s historic oceanfront promenade. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

The collection certainly taps into the trend for colored denim, offering offers sandy neutrals, frosted greys, soft pinks, marbled textures and vintage tints with brown and green tones. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

Located in a secluded cove, this waterfront estate has a private, sandy beach – one of the few homes in the town with one. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 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