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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This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.
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William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Fast-draining sandy soils require more frequent watering than slower-draining clay soils, which benefit from infrequent yet deep watering that allows water to slowly penetrate deeper into the soil.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
The six minutes of ROV footage posted on Dec. 3 shows the tentacled animals swimming or sitting near the sea floor in an open sandy area.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Guests arrived in statement sunglasses and colored suiting to view a herd of 100 life-sized elephant sculptures gracefully marching down the sandy shores of South Beach, sponsored by niche perfumery Xerjoff.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Fast-draining sandy soils require more frequent watering than slower-draining clay soils, which benefit from infrequent yet deep watering that allows water to slowly penetrate deeper into the soil.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
The six minutes of ROV footage posted on Dec. 3 shows the tentacled animals swimming or sitting near the sea floor in an open sandy area.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Guests arrived in statement sunglasses and colored suiting to view a herd of 100 life-sized elephant sculptures gracefully marching down the sandy shores of South Beach, sponsored by niche perfumery Xerjoff.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Sandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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