sand
Meaning
Sand is a loose, small, and grainy material that you often find on beaches and in deserts.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "sand" with "silt," which is a finer material.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
walked
along
the
beach
in
the
late
afternoon
and
felt
the
warm
sand
under
my
feet
.
A
family
was
sitting
near
the
water
and
their
children
were
building
a
small
castle
with
wet
sand
.
I
picked
up
a
shell
and
looked
at
the
sea
,
which
was
calm
and
blue
.
A
light
wind
moved
the
towel
and
my
hat
,
so
I
stayed
there
for
a
while
to
enjoy
the
quiet
.
The
simple
scene
made
me
feel
relaxed
and
ready
to
go
home
.
Common Phrases
beach sand
sandcastle
sand dune
Synonyms
Related Words
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