sandy

adjective

ˈsan-dē 

sandier; sandiest

1

a

: consisting of or containing sand : full of sand

b

: sprinkled with sand

2

: of the color sand

sandiness noun

Synonyms

• blond
• blonde
• fair
• flaxen
• golden
• straw
• tawny

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

Perched on a coastline of pure beauty, its sandy coves and rocky shorelines offer secret summer escapes without the crowds, while downtown, the art galleries, antique shops, and beer gardens are bustling with activity. —Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025

In the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean, the seafloor is sandy and covered with short sea grasses. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025

Washed blues, sandy beiges, seafoam greens, and deep browns all work, says Cheryl Clendenon, founder and principal designer of In Detail Interiors. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025

Prepare new flower beds; add organic matter to sandy soil. 63. —Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sandy

adjective

ˈsan-dē 

sandier; sandiest

1

: consisting of, containing, or sprinkled with sand

2

: of a yellowish gray color

Geographical Definition

Sandy

geographical name

ˈsan-dē 

city in northern Utah south of Salt Lake City population 87,461