Definition of sandy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sandy

adjective

/ˈsændi/

(comparative sandier, superlative sandiest)

covered with or containing sand
- a sandy beach
- sandy soil
Topics Holidaysb2, Geographyb2
(of hair) having a light colour, between yellow and red
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- auburn
- blonde
- dark
- fair
- ginger
- grey
- jet black
- mousy
- redhead
- sandy
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Word OriginOld English sandig (see sand, -y).

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