Synonyms of sandbars

sandbars

noun

plural of sandbar

as in dunes

a raised area of sand with a top that is near or just above the surface of the water in an ocean, lake, or river

We walked out onto the sandbar at low tide.

Related Words

• dunes
• ridges
• embankments
• shoals
• banks
• sandbanks
• hills
• mountains
• mounds
• drifts
• towheads
• bars
• masses
• snowdrifts
• snowbanks
• tufts
• stacks
• heaps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sandbars

Shifting sandbars, strong currents, and deeper troughs in the area often collect bait fish, which in turn attract seals and the predators that follow them. — Heather McCarron, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

From rocky beaches to walkable sandbars to miles of trails winding through the park, the town has plenty to explore. — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

Low water levels have exposed vast stretches of riverbanks, as well as long sandbars usually hidden deep beneath the surface. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

Rent a kayak or canoe from the Wisconsin Canoe Company and spend a day drifting downstream or book an overnight expedition and camp on one of the river’s sandbars. — Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026

The beach boasts shifting sandbars that foster waves with surprisingly good swell. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

For all of these creatures, the coast’s patchwork of barrier islands, beaches, sandbars, salt marshes, tidal creeks and estuaries are vitally important for survival. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 May 2026

The Central Exuma Cays are known for their shallow turquoise waters, sandbars and thriving marine ecosystems. — Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026

What's more, the trip includes photo-taking opportunities as well as a stop in Shell Key to bask in the sun on its beaches and sandbars. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026