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Definition of sandworm

sandworm

/ˈsænd.wɝːm/
sand · worm
Plural:sandworms
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sandworm Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A colossal, subterranean desert-dwelling creature featured in science fiction and fantasy works, most notably in Frank Herbert's Dune universe.

Example

"The novel's iconic sandworms patrol the vast desert dunes and are central to the planet's ecology."

2

Any of various marine polychaete worms, such as the lugworm or clam worm, that burrow into coastal sand and mudflats and are frequently harvested as fishing bait.

Example

"The anglers dug along the low-tide mark to collect sandworms for their morning fishing trip."

3

A parasitic nematode larva (such as a hookworm larva) or chigoe flea that burrows into human skin upon contact with contaminated sand or soil.

Example

"Walking barefoot on tropical beaches can occasionally expose travelers to burrowing sandworms."

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