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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Other perks include indoor and outdoor pools, 172 feet of sandy shoreline, and a 50-foot dock.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
White sandy beaches and mild, sunny climates have long been features of the archetypal American retirement.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 23 July 2025
The old sandy beach was converted into open space where the county is planting native vegetation and creating bioswales and rain gardens, which help reduce runoff.
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Wood floors worn smooth by years of sandy feet, soft textured rugs, and fresh greenery bring nature indoors.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
White sandy beaches and mild, sunny climates have long been features of the archetypal American retirement.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 23 July 2025
The old sandy beach was converted into open space where the county is planting native vegetation and creating bioswales and rain gardens, which help reduce runoff.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 23 July 2025
Wood floors worn smooth by years of sandy feet, soft textured rugs, and fresh greenery bring nature indoors.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sandy
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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