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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Custom white oak cabinets anchor the oceanic with the tones of a sandy beach.
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Isabel Slone, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2024
Budget travelers will appreciate the many amenities of this wonderful family-friendly property, sitting just a short walk from a sandy beach in Dennisport.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2024
The Princess of Wales posted a photo to the pair's official social media accounts featuring Prince William jumping for joy with their three children — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6 — midair while on a sandy beach.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 June 2024
At 220-feet long, the pool featured a sandy beach and a water slide.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2024
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Isabel Slone, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2024
Budget travelers will appreciate the many amenities of this wonderful family-friendly property, sitting just a short walk from a sandy beach in Dennisport.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2024
The Princess of Wales posted a photo to the pair's official social media accounts featuring Prince William jumping for joy with their three children — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6 — midair while on a sandy beach.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 June 2024
At 220-feet long, the pool featured a sandy beach and a water slide.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2024
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy. Accessed 4 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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