sandy

¹

[ san-dee ]

adjective

, sand·i·er, sand·i·est.

1. of the nature of or consisting of sand.
2. containing or covered with sand.
3. of a yellowish-red color:

   sandy hair.

4. having hair of a sandy color.
5. shifting or unstable, like sand.

Sandy

²

[ san-dee ]

noun

1. a male given name.
2. a female given name, form of Sandra, Saundra, Sondra.

sandy

/ ˈsændɪ /

adjective

1. consisting of, containing, or covered with sand
2. (esp of hair) reddish-yellow
3. resembling sand in texture

Derived Forms

• ˈsandiness, noun

Other Words From

• sandi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sandy¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English sandig. See sand, -y ¹

Example Sentences

A grizzled man singing into a microphone, his feet sandy and splayed.

From Los Angeles Times

Make sure to strain for sandy grit as well.

From Salon

About 50 miles from the sandy beaches and golf courses along the coastline of this racially divided state, Morris’ independent practice serves the predominantly Black town of roughly 3,200 people.

From Salon

It’s a sandy loam mixed with lightweight volcanic aggregate to provide the volume and moisture needed to support plant life while reducing the weight on the structure and allowing for easy drainage.

From Los Angeles Times

To bring back the lake, the three hired workers to spend months scraping with a tractor, consulted with the nonprofit group Indigenous Regeneration, then added about 70 California-native palm trees, which line a sandy shore.

From Los Angeles Times