sandier; sandiest
1
a
: consisting of or containing sand : full of sand
b
: sprinkled with sand
2
: of the color sand
sandiness
noun
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
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If lazing on a sandy beach is a requirement for your summer vacation, away from the overpopulated Mediterranean resorts, Spain has a vast coastline that is not only virtually unspoiled but is also relatively undiscovered by tourists from outside Spain.
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Fiona Govan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
The resort is situated near Playa Linda, a mostly undeveloped and clear sandy beach with blue waters and palm trees.
—AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
This need remains true for the rest of the trail's course, but was especially essential in wet, sandy East Texas.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Long renowned for its verdant landscapes and historic temples, the Indonesian island of Bali draws droves of tourists each year to surf and sunbathe along its sandy shores—but in recent years, this influx of international visitors has caused serious strain on its local communities.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Fiona Govan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
The resort is situated near Playa Linda, a mostly undeveloped and clear sandy beach with blue waters and palm trees.
—AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
This need remains true for the rest of the trail's course, but was especially essential in wet, sandy East Texas.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Long renowned for its verdant landscapes and historic temples, the Indonesian island of Bali draws droves of tourists each year to surf and sunbathe along its sandy shores—but in recent years, this influx of international visitors has caused serious strain on its local communities.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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sandy
adjective
sandier; sandiest
1
: consisting of, containing, or sprinkled with sand
2
: of a yellowish gray color
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