Pronunciation

/sænd/

Definitions

Noun

• A mass of loose, granular material typically composed of minerals, especially when found along the seashore or in deserts.
• Silt or fine particles suspended in water that can cause turbidity or cloudiness.
• A metaphorical term for a difficult or challenging situation (e.g., “to be stuck in the sand”).

Verb

• To scatter or sprinkle with sand (e.g., “The kids were building sandcastles on the beach”).
• To cover or fill with sand (e.g., “They packed the hole with sand to stabilize the foundation”).
• To refer to a particular location or context as sandy (e.g., “The beach is known for its sandy shores”).

Adjective

• Related to or consisting of sand (e.g., “sandy soil” or “a sandy beach”).
• Having a gritty texture (e.g., “sandy grit” or “sandy ground”).

Adverb

• In a sandy manner (e.g., “He ran along the sandy path”).

Phrases

• “Dip your toes in the sand”
• “Sandblasting for cleaning”
• “A sandy desert landscape”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children spent their afternoon digging in the soft sand.”
• Verb: “The builder smoothed the sand around the base of the statue.”
• Adjective: “The house was built on a rocky foundation, but the garden had a lush, sandy soil.”
• Adverb: “She swam along the sandy shore, feeling the grains between her toes.”

Synonyms

• Gravel
• Earth
• Dirt
• Dune
• Silica
• Beach grit
• Fine particles
• Coarse powder