English · Nature & Environment
sand
/sænd/
[/sænd/]
fine loose grains
Beginnernoun
Definition
A loose material made of very small grains of rock, found on beaches and in deserts.
Example
Warm sand slipped between their toes as they walked slowly along the quiet beach.
Warm sand slipped between their toes as they walked slowly along the quiet beach.
Etymology
From Old English 'sand', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in nature and construction contexts.