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
Recent Examples on the Web
The island’s 34 miles of soft, sandy beaches are a great place to scout the seas for friendly fins.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
At the resort, guests can dive into its absolutely massive pool that overlooks the crystal-clear waters or laze about in their boho-chic rooms that are decked out in sandy tones with massive picture windows that make the view the star of the show.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
Kids will love wading and paddling in the tide along this mile-long sandy beach, with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge looming dramatically in the distance.
—Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
By Chad de Guzman July 2, 2024 4:15 AM EDT
The Fourth of July holiday can often be a great opportunity to visit the seaside for a sandy getaway.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
At the resort, guests can dive into its absolutely massive pool that overlooks the crystal-clear waters or laze about in their boho-chic rooms that are decked out in sandy tones with massive picture windows that make the view the star of the show.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
Kids will love wading and paddling in the tide along this mile-long sandy beach, with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge looming dramatically in the distance.
—Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
By Chad de Guzman July 2, 2024 4:15 AM EDT
The Fourth of July holiday can often be a great opportunity to visit the seaside for a sandy getaway.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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