sandy — covered with or containing sand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: covered with or containing sand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsændi/
Example Sentences
- My sandwich became sandy after the beach picnic disaster.
- The cat refused to use the new sandy litter box.
- His sandy footprints led straight to the forbidden cookie jar.
sandy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsændi/]
covered with or containing sand
The children built a castle on the sandy beach.
The hikers crossed a sandy desert under the hot sun. (🏖️ Sand + 🌵 Covered → Sandy)
On the sandy beach, she found candy in her handy backpack.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sandy originated in Middle English by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-y' to the noun 'sand'. The word naturally developed to describe the characteristic quality of places or substances containing abundant sand.
Breakdown
sand (fine granular material) + -y (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'having the quality of' or 'resembling').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My sandwich became sandy after the beach picnic disaster.”
“The cat refused to use the new sandy litter box.”
“His sandy footprints led straight to the forbidden cookie jar.”
“The sandy path winds through the coastal dunes.”
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