silty

Definition of siltynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for silty
sandy
Adjective
  • Warmer weather can dry out soil more quickly — especially sandy or exposed areas — and may cause plants to grow sooner than normal.
    Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
  • And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.
    Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Silty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silty. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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