sandworm
noun
sand·worm
ˈsan(d)-ˌwərm 
: any of various sand-dwelling polychaete worms: such as
a
: any of several large burrowing worms (especially genus Alitta) often used as bait
b
: lugworm
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That bucket, modeled on the movie’s earth-swallowing sandworms, went viral thanks in part to a Saturday Night Live sketch that involves, well, using the food container for purposes other than eating.
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
The boozy beverage was inspired by the sandworm that stars in the film, and the deal gets you a matching sandworm popcorn bucket, too.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
The disillusioned Chani, who had fought to protect Paul from his dark destiny, is last seen alone in the dunes calling for her sandworm out of town.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
Sorry, no sandworms or Maitland house (it was only built for the films), but fans can see landmarks like the white-steepled East Corinth Congregational Church, the building that housed Maitland Hardware, and the old Masonic Lodge which stood in as Miss Shannon’s School for Girls.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
The boozy beverage was inspired by the sandworm that stars in the film, and the deal gets you a matching sandworm popcorn bucket, too.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
The disillusioned Chani, who had fought to protect Paul from his dark destiny, is last seen alone in the dunes calling for her sandworm out of town.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
Sorry, no sandworms or Maitland house (it was only built for the films), but fans can see landmarks like the white-steepled East Corinth Congregational Church, the building that housed Maitland Hardware, and the old Masonic Lodge which stood in as Miss Shannon’s School for Girls.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Sandworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandworm. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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