sandy
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sandy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Covered in, containing, or made up of sand.
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How to use sandy
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Etymology
From Old English sandiġ, simply "sand" plus the adjective ending "-y".
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What does “sandy” mean?
The word “sandy” means covered in, containing, or made up of sand. In plain terms, covered with sand, or coloured like sand.
How do you pronounce “sandy”?
“Sandy” is pronounced SAN-dee (/ˈsændi/ in IPA).
How do you use “sandy” in a sentence?
Here is “sandy” used in a sentence: “The kids ran barefoot across the sandy beach.”
What part of speech is “sandy”?
“Sandy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “sandy” come from?
The word “sandy” comes from Old English. From Old English sandiġ, simply "sand" plus the adjective ending "-y".
Is “sandy” a common word?
“Sandy” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “sandy” have?
“Sandy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in, containing, or made up of sand.
What is the difference between "sandy" and "gritty"?
"Sandy" describes something covered in, containing, or made of sand, such as a sandy beach. "Gritty" refers to a rough texture from small hard particles generally, so a surface can be gritty without being specifically sandy.
How is "sandy" used to describe colour?
"Sandy" can describe a light yellowish-brown colour, like the shade of sand, often applied to hair, as in "sandy hair." In this sense it names a soft, pale golden tone rather than the material itself.
What nouns commonly go with "sandy"?
"Sandy" frequently pairs with beach, soil, shore, and hair. It works both literally, describing ground full of sand, and descriptively, naming a light yellowish-brown colour.