sand dollar

noun

: any of numerous flat circular sea urchins (order Clypeasteroida) that live chiefly in shallow water on sandy bottoms

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Gribbin and her friend had been diving for sand dollars before the attack. CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025 Its white-sand beaches are bordered by crystal-clear cerulean waters teeming with marine life, including nurse sharks, sand dollars, and upside-down jellyfish. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 Search for sand dollars at Tigertail Beach or go paddle boarding on the calm waters of Tigertail Lagoon. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025 Serious shellers know to get to the beach early for prime specimens like sand dollars, whelks, and scallops. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sand dollar

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sand dollar was in 1884

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“Sand dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sand%20dollar. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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sand dollar

noun
: any of various round flat sea urchins that usually live in shallow water and on sandy bottoms

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