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

The city and surrounding communities are also lined with sandy beaches and board-ready breaks. —Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025

On that sandy beach a decade ago, those men may have witnessed God’s holy army and the forces of Satan in their ancient battle. —Lauren Green, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025

In the Back to the Future star’s first photo, the pair posed on a sandy beach during the early years of their relationship. —Charna Flam, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025

The blues are desaturated, and tans and browns bring to mind sandy shores. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

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