sandy

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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

sandiness

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noun

sand·​i·​ness

ˈsandēnə̇s, 

ˈsaand-, 

-din-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being sandy

Synonyms of sandy

Adjective

• blond
• tawny

Examples of sandy in a Sentence

Adjective

The soil in my garden is very sandy.

the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In this region, soft, sandy beaches are abundant, not only directly in front of the resort but on both sides of it, and surfers can find some excellent, challenging breaks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

The typically sandy sections of Main Beach — where locals often gather to walk along the sand and play beach volleyball — were transformed into a sea of water. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Pictures show divers working among piles of ancient pottery, with ceramic plates and bowls scattered across the sandy seabed. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Peaks and valleys ranging from a light sandy color to a deep blueish-gray create an almost hypnotic landscape. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

and Noun

First Known Use

Adjective

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