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Definition of sandhill

sandhill

/ˈsændˌhɪl/
sand · hill
Plural:sandhills
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sandhill Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hill or ridge composed primarily of sand heaped up by the wind, especially in coastal or arid inland regions such as the Great Plains of North America.

Example

"The hikers climbed the steep sandhill to get a clear view of the surrounding desert."

2

American An upland xeric ecosystem in the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida and the Carolinas, characterized by deep, well-drained sandy soils and longleaf pine savannas.

Example

"Prescribed burns are essential for maintaining the biodiversity of the native sandhill habitat."

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• Nearby Words

sandfly
sandgrouse
sandheap
sandhill
sandiness
sandix
sandlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sandhill. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sandhill
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