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

Local soils are exceptionally sandy and not adjusted to the acidity preferred by azaleas. —Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025

Planting tomatoes in intensely sandy soil requires watering them at least twice a day or more in some cases. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025

The passive options include open grass areas, habitat, nature trails, picnic space, sandy areas, enhanced shorelines and an elevated boardwalk at the water’s edge. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025

Researchers at the University of Otago have painstakingly assembled the most comprehensive look at the tiny pieces of gold that are well hidden in the white sandy beaches that stretch along the country's eastern coastline. —New Atlas, 4 Apr. 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