duneland

[ doon-land, dyoon- ]

noun

1. a tract of land dominated by sand dunes, often bordering on a beach.

Word History and Origins

Origin of duneland¹

First recorded in 1920–25; dune + -land

Example Sentences

Duneland School Corporation officials say Westchester Intermediate School was closed Friday after “traces” of Legionella bacteria were found in its cooling tower, and Chesterton Middle School was shuttered following a similar discovery in its water system.

From Washington Times

Over the summer, there are fireworks on the lakefront, the Taste of Duneland and Party in the Park, he said.

From Washington Times

The Porter County Health Department found several violations during an inspection at the Seven Peaks Waterpark Duneland in Porter, Ind., including problems that could have prevented the park from opening last week for the start of the season, department administrator Keith Letta said, according to the Chicago Tribune.

From Time

Michigan City has long had a number of restaurants near the lake that “offer a lakeside experience” like Bridge’s Waterside Grill on the canal, Galveston Steakhouse and The Duneland Beach Inn.

From Washington Times

Duneland residents turned out in force at public hearings to protest the liquor license application for a pavilion redevelopment project in the Indiana Dunes State Park.

From Washington Times