Search Dictionary
Definition of sandbank

sandbank

/ˈsænd.bæŋk/
sand · bank
Plural:sandbanks
JUMP TO:

sandbank Lexical Profile

sandbank Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A submerged or partly exposed ridge or mound of sand built up by currents or tides in a river, estuary, or coastal sea.

Example

"The fishing boat ran aground on a shifting sandbank near the mouth of the harbor during low tide."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for sandbank

• Nearby Words

sandaled
sandalwood
sandbag
sandbank
sandbar
sandbar shark
sandblast

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of Old English 'sand' and 'bank' (from a Scandinavian source akin to Old Norse 'bakki', meaning a river bank or ridge).

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sandbank. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sandbank
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.