sandbar

noun

sand·​bar ˈsan(d)-ˌbär 

: a ridge of sand built up by currents especially in a river or in coastal waters

Examples of sandbar in a Sentence

We walked out onto the sandbar at low tide.

Recent Examples on the Web

Navigating these giants through narrow harbor entrances, past shallow sandbars, or around other marine traffic is no simple task. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

In a separate video, a People's Liberation Army Navy low-flying helicopter can be seen hovering just overhead the pair of inflatable rafts transporting the Philippine researchers to one of the sandbars. —Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025

During your stay, explore the property’s lush landscape, onsite garden, private creek access and sandbars, and seven miles of mixed-use trails. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025

How to spot a rip current Rip currents typically form at low spots or breaks in sandbars, and can occur at any beach with breaking waves, according to the NOAA. —Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sandbar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• ansar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar

Kids Definition

sandbar

noun

sand·​bar -ˌbär 

: a ridge of sand formed in water by tides or currents