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Definition of sandy

sandy

/ˈsændi/
san · dy
Adverb:sandily
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1

Covered with, consisting of, or containing a large amount of sand.

Example

"We spent the afternoon walking along the beautiful sandy beach."

2

Having a rough, granular, or gritty texture resembling that of sand.

Example

"The soil in this agricultural region is often too sandy to support heavy crops like corn."

3

Having a pale yellowish-brown or light orange-brown color, most commonly used to describe human hair.

Example

"He was a tall boy with a smattering of freckles and messy sandy hair."

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• Rhymes for sandy

• Nearby Words

sandstorm
sandwich
sandworm
sandy
sandy river
sandyx
sane

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'sandig', meaning of or pertaining to sand, derived from the noun 'sand' combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sandy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sandy
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