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 of sandy

• blond
• 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

Middleton paired the sandy suit style with a cream blouse. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2026

And the whole family can spend time on the resort’s three sandy beaches or rent bikes or watercraft for enjoying the outdoors. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026

Well-drained, sandy soil Bee Balm (Monarda) is a vibrant perennial that blooms approximately eight to 10 weeks after planting. —Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 May 2026

Give this plant well-draining, sandy soil and plenty of sunlight. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026

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