MEANING
Containing, covered with, or resembling sand.
Use it for
Loose banks, beaches, and soil that shifts or drains readily.Specify particles and footing without merely saying dry.
Words that belong together
- sandy soil
- sandy bank
- sandy track
On the page
The sandy bank gave way under the dog.
We followed a sandy track between the dunes.
Water drained quickly through the sandy soil.
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Word forms
- Base
- sandy
Usage notes
Primary category: environment. Can describe composition, loose cover, or grainy feel; not a guarantee of dryness. Comparative: sandier; superlative: sandiest. Related noun: sand.
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