sandpit

American  

[sand-pit] / ˈsændˌpɪt /

noun

1. a deep pit in sandy soil from which sand is excavated.

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sandpit British  

/ ˈsændˌpɪt /

noun

1. a shallow pit or container holding sand for children to play in

2. a pit from which sand is extracted

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Etymology

Origin of sandpit

First recorded in 1520–30; sand + pit ¹

Example Sentences

At the 2015 world championships, Gillette faded left then overcorrected at the end of his run, too late to abort, and landed hard outside the sandpit.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

"The list so far is: a child's spade from the sandpit, a pair of goggles and - for some reason - a sieve," said Jay.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2023

It's very exciting, and wonderful to play in the sandpit without consequences.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2022

The then Princess Elizabeth and her sister Margaret were pictured playing in the sandpit of the home of their grandparents, Claude Bowes-Lyon and Cecilia Cave.

From BBC • May 10, 2022

“I decided I wanted a sandpit for the kids.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel