A loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, riverbeds, the seabed, and deserts.

The children built a sandcastle on the beach using wet sand.

A type of soil that is composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles; it is often used in construction and landscaping.

The contractor ordered a truckload of sand for the new playground.

A metaphorical term for courage, determination, or grit.

Despite the challenges, she showed a lot of sand in pursuing her dreams.

A light yellowish-brown color, like that of ordinary sand.

The designer recommended a soft sand for the living room walls.

An expanse or area of sand, especially a beach or desert area.

We walked across the white sands at sunset.

sandverb

To smooth or polish a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper or a similar abrasive material.

He spent the afternoon sanding the wooden table to prepare it for painting.

To spread or scatter sand over (a surface) for traction, drying, or other purposes.

Road crews sanded the icy bridge before dawn.

sandadjective

Of a light yellowish-brown colour resembling that of natural sand.

She chose a sand dress that perfectly matched her shoes.

Consisting of, covered with, or relating to sand.

The hikers struggled up the hot sand slope of the dune.