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

Not everything, though -- studies of the sandy soil have turned up diverse microbial communities.

From Science Daily

Rains come and the dinosaur’s bones wash into a river, where they lodge in the sandy bottom.

From Los Angeles Times

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