sandpit

[ sand-pit ]

noun

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

sandpit

/ ˈsændˌpɪt /

noun

1. a shallow pit or container holding sand for children to play in
2. a pit from which sand is extracted

Word History and Origins

Origin of sandpit¹

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

As Jesse Owens soared over the eight-metre mark to secure Berlin 1936 gold, Long - his biggest rival - leapt into the sandpit in Berlin to hug and congratulate him.

From BBC

There was a sandpit near to the scoreboard or they'd put some stumps down and play cricket.

From BBC

The wife of the heir to the throne also joined a group of children playing in a sandpit and spoke to staff about the effects of the Covid pandemic lockdowns.

From BBC

As we talk, Anna plays in the sandpit and with toys in the room next door.

From BBC