sandier; sandiest
1
a
: consisting of or containing sand : full of sand
b
: sprinkled with sand
2
: of the color sand
sandiness
noun
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
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Jetsetters flock to Costa Smeralda, the northeast coast of the island dotted with luxury resorts, white sandy beaches, and a lively port that can accommodate mega yachts.
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Leila Najafi, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
With a variety of one-, two-, and three-bedroom options, a poolside cafe and wine bar, outdoor fire pits, and the sandy beach at your doorstep, there’s a lot to love about this property.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
Whether it’s set on the shores of a sandy beach, beside a sparkling lake, or along a meandering river, a resort situated by the water offers a special kind of vacation experience.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
Another good nearby choice, Seascape, has a long sandy beach and a reef break deeper offshore that is good for intermediate to advanced surfers.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 July 2024
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Leila Najafi, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
With a variety of one-, two-, and three-bedroom options, a poolside cafe and wine bar, outdoor fire pits, and the sandy beach at your doorstep, there’s a lot to love about this property.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
Whether it’s set on the shores of a sandy beach, beside a sparkling lake, or along a meandering river, a resort situated by the water offers a special kind of vacation experience.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
Another good nearby choice, Seascape, has a long sandy beach and a reef break deeper offshore that is good for intermediate to advanced surfers.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 July 2024
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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sandy
adjective
sandier; sandiest
1
: consisting of, containing, or sprinkled with sand
2
: of a yellowish gray color
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