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sandcastle

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Noun — A small model of a castle built out of sand, usually made by a child at the beach for fun.

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build a sandcastle a sandcastle competition knock down a sandcastle

This is an everyday, informal word suitable for any casual context.

Etymology

The word is simply a combination of sand and castle, describing a castle-shaped structure made from sand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a sandcastle?
It is a small, castle-shaped sculpture made of sand, most often built by children on a beach.
Do sandcastles have to look like real castles?
Not exactly, but they typically borrow features such as towers and walls to resemble a miniature castle.
Who usually builds sandcastles?
They are typically made for fun by children on a beach, though anyone can build one.

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