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Definition of sandy - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
grainy surfacecontaining sand within it
- The soil in this area is sandy.
2.
colorshaving the color similar to sand
- She wore a sandy dress to the party.
3.
geologycovered with sand or having sand on it
- The beach was sandy after the storm.
4.
appearancehaving light orangey-brown hair color
- His sandy hair shone in the sunlight.
Expressions with sandy
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soil with many sand particles that feels loose and drains water quickly
Carrots grow well in light sandy soil.
cookie with pecan nuts and sandy texture
I love having a pecan sandy with my tea.
eye infection causing inflammation and sandy feeling
Many residents in the arid region suffer from sandy blight due to dust..
Origin of sandy
Old English, sandig (sandy) + -y (characterized by)
Terms with sandy included in their meaning
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geography
sandy or pebbly shore by water
geography
sandy area like beach or desert
coastal plant
tough grass growing on sandy shores
uninhabited island
small uninhabited island, often imagined as tropical or sandy
shore
the sandy area along a body of water
sports
golf course near the sea on sandy ground
desert reptile
lizard found in sandy environments
automotive
recreational vehicle with large tires for sandy terrains
landscape
large open area with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation
paint shades
warm sandy light brown, sometimes with orange tint
coastal landform
long narrow sandy island parallel to the coast
geography
narrow sandy land projecting into water
color
having a warm sandy to brownish-orange color
color
having a warm, sandy, golden-brown hue
surfing
place where waves break on a sandy seabed
metaphor
overwhelming sandy environment
plant
type of tough, wiry grass found in sandy soils
mammal
small desert rodent with large ears, sandy fur, and tufted tail
place
large sandy desert located in Saudi Arabia
geography
vast area of sandy desert
upland
slightly raised sandy heathland area in Northern Germany and nearby regions
plant
yellow-flowered herb found on sandy shores
geography
large sandy desert located in Central Asia
invertebrate
marine worm with tufted gills living on sandy shores
Examples of sandy in a sentence
After the storm, the roads became sandy. The sandy walls gave the room a warm feel. His sandy hair shone in the sunlight. The path became sandy near the dunes. Her shoes were filled with sandy particles. The sandy beach stretched for miles.
Her sandy complexion was striking.
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- French:sablonneux, sable, ...
- German:sandig, sandfarben, ...
- Italian:sabbioso, color sabbia, ...
- Spanish:arenoso, cubierto de arena, ...
- Portuguese:arenoso, bege, ...
- Chinese:沙质的, 沙色的, ...
- Japanese:砂質の, 砂色の, ...
- Arabic:رَمْلِيّ, أشقر رملي, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹלִי, חוּלִּי, ...
- Russian:песчаный, рыжеватый, ...
- Ukrainian:піщаний, пісочний колір, ...
- Hindi:रेतीला, बलुई, ...
Definition of Sandy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
namesdiminutive of female given names like Sandra
- Sandy is often used for Sandra.
2.
geographyUK market town in Central Bedfordshire, EnglandUK
- Sandy is a quaint town in England.
3.
male namesRare diminutive of male given names like AlexanderRare
- Sandy is short for Alexander.
4.
aviationTECH. TM US the A-1 Sky Raider aircraft in aviationTECH. TM US
- The pilot flew the Sandy during the mission.
Images of Sandy
the A-1 Sky Raider aircraft in aviation
Expressions with Sandy
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spit on the coast of New Jersey
Sandy Hook is a popular beach destination in New Jersey.
Australian bioregion in the northwest
Scientists study the Great Sandy Desert's unique ecosystem.
Origin of Sandy
Old English, sandig (sandy) + -y (characterized by)
Examples of Sandy in a sentence
Everyone calls her Sandy instead of Sandra. Sandy hosts an annual summer festival. The train to Sandy was delayed. Sandy was always the life of the party. Everyone knew Sandy as the best player on the team. The Sandy was crucial for the rescue operation.
Veterans often recall flying the Sandy with pride.
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- French:Sandy, ...
- German:Sandy, ...
- Italian:Sandy, ...
- Spanish:Sandy, hipocorístico masculino de nombres como Alexander, ...
- Portuguese:Sandy, diminutivo de Alexander, ...
- Chinese:桑迪, 天袭者, ...
- Japanese:サンディ, ...
- Arabic:سَانْدِي, مدينة ساندي, ...
- Hebrew:סֶנְדִי, סְקַיי רַיְדֶר, ...
- Russian:Сэнди, ...
- Ukrainian:Сенді, позивний літака A-1 Skyraider, ...
- Hindi:सैंडी, ...
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