sandy

adjective

ˈsan-dē 

sandier; sandiest

1

a

: consisting of or containing sand : full of sand

b

: sprinkled with sand

2

: of the color sand

sandiness noun

Synonyms

• blond
• blonde
• fair
• flaxen
• golden
• straw
• tawny

Examples of sandy in a Sentence

The soil in my garden is very sandy.

the child with sandy hair really stood out among the brunettes

Recent Examples on the Web

This California dream destination sees visitors flock year-round to experience its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, but what many may not know is that the city imposes a substantial 15.5% tax on total accommodation bookings. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025

The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops. —Anne Roderique-Jones, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025

The shoreline is varied, with rocky sections and sandy beaches. —Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025

In May 2024, the 7th Heaven actress shocked her fans by cutting her signature long, sandy brunette hair into a razor-sharp bob that fell just below her chin. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for sandy

• bandy
• brandy
• candy
• dandy
• grandee
• randy
• shandy

Kids Definition

sandy

adjective

ˈsan-dē 

sandier; sandiest

1

: consisting of, containing, or sprinkled with sand

2

: of a yellowish gray color

Geographical Definition

Sandy

geographical name

ˈsan-dē 

city in northern Utah south of Salt Lake City population 87,461