Pronunciation

/sændi/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characterized by the presence of sand; having a soil or surface composed mainly of sand particles. For example: “The beach had a long stretch of sandy shore.”
• Noun: A sandy area or substance; fine particles of sand. For example: “The children were building sandcastles on the sandy beach.”
• Verb: To cover or soil (an area) with sand. For example: “The wind sandyed the garden path.”

Phrases

• “Sandy soil” refers to soil that’s rich in sand particles.
• “A sandy desert” describes a region with a predominantly sandy terrain.
• “Sift through the sandy mixture” means to separate small particles from a sandy material.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The hotel was located right on the sandy beach, offering stunning ocean views.”
• Noun: “After a long walk, they collapsed onto the sandy dunes for a rest.”
• Verb: “The gardener worked to remove the sandy debris from the garden bed.”

Synonyms

• Gravelly
• Dune-like
• Earthy
• Coarse
• Silty

Antonyms

• Clayey
• Rocky
• Pebbly
• Smooth
• Concrete (in the context of a solid surface)