sandbox
3 synonyms for sandbox, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A shallow box filled with sand for children to play in.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sandbox
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sandbox environment
run in a sandbox
Etymology
A compound of "sand" and "box" — the computing sense is a metaphor from the child's play area.
Full origin of sandbox →Frequently asked questions
What does “sandbox” mean?
The word “sandbox” means a shallow box filled with sand for children to play in. In plain terms, a children's sand-filled play box — or, in tech, a safely isolated space for testing software.
How do you pronounce “sandbox”?
“Sandbox” is pronounced SAND-boks (/ˈsæn(d).bɑks/ in IPA).
How do you use “sandbox” in a sentence?
Here is “sandbox” used in a sentence: “The toddlers dug happily in the sandbox all afternoon.”
What is another word for “sandbox”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sandbox” include sandpit:.
What part of speech is “sandbox”?
Depending on how it is used, “sandbox” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “sandbox” have?
“Sandbox” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shallow box filled with sand for children to play in.
